About This School

Arvin High School was established in 1949, and serves 2,642 students in grades nine through twelve.  Arvin High School has 121 classroom teachers, two directors, two program coordinators, six administrators, nine counselors and 112 support personnel.  Arvin High School is one of fifteen comprehensive, four-year high schools in the Kern High School District.  Arvin High School serves the rural communities of Arvin, Lamont and Weedpatch.  Agriculture and agriculture-related industries comprise the majority of employment opportunities for the adults in our area.  The mission of Arvin High School is for all students to graduate prepared for college or a career.  Student achievement will be measured by ongoing assessments.  The Arvin High School community will work together to ensure the success of all students.

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

Arvin High was built in 1949 and continues to be well-maintained and one of the safest campuses in our district.  The campus maintains an on-site janitorial staff and grounds crew at all times.  We operate under an immediate removal of any graffiti policy.  In the past few years, we experienced remodeling in the administration and counseling office as well as fresh paint in most classrooms on campus.  Arvin High is scheduled to begin modernization of the gymnasium floor, locker room and equipment areas, and science lab classrooms in March of 2007.  There are fire alarm systems, evacuation plans, and telephones in each classroom.  Arvin High is fenced and gated around the entire perimeter of the campus.  Last year’s Williams’ report offered the following anecdotal evidence and comment, “Site [Arvin High] is overdue for modernization work.  […]  District has been working on modernization plan and most of their maintenance issues will be resolved if this happens.  Good school site.  Conscientious staff.”  Arvin High is in the process of undergoing major modernization to the aforementioned locker room areas, gym floor, and science lab classrooms as well as various minor aesthetic classroom improvements.  

Repairs Needed and Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

School Facility Conditions Good Repair Status (2006-2007)
This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility's good repair status.

School

District

 School Name

 Arvin High

 District Name

 Kern Union High

 Street

 900 Varsity Rd.

 Phone Number

  (661) 827-3301

 City, State, Zip

 Arvin, CA    93203-2421

 Web Site

  www.khsd.k12.ca.us

 Phone Number

  661-854-5561

 Superintendent

  Dr. Don Carter

 Principal

 Blanca Cavazos

 E-mail Address

  dcarter@khsd.k12.ca.us

 E-mail Address

 bcavazos@khsd.k12.ca.us

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Arvin High School Mission Statement

The mission of Arvin High School is for all students to graduate prepared for college or a career.  Student achievement will be measured by ongoing assessments.  The Arvin High School community will work together to ensure the success of all students.

Expected School Wide Learning Results

We expect that every graduate of Arvin High School will:

1.      Demonstrate proficiency in basic skills: reading, writing and math, as supported by the appropriate use of technology.

2.      Develop an education and career plan by assessing academic skills and personal interests.

3.      Enhance learning by participating in enrichment activities.

4.      Demonstrate the qualities of personal responsibility and integrity.

5.      Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills both individually and cooperatively.

The following mnemonic has been designed to help students, staff, parents, and community have a continuous commitment to our ESLRs far beyond graduation:

B - basic skills and technology

E - educational and career plan

A - activities

R - responsibility

S - solving problems

School-wide Goals 2007-08

Goals 1 - By June 2008, raise the academic performance of all students toward the level of state achievement standards by > 5% as measured by State and local assessment measures.  (Improve student academic performance.)

Goal 2 - By June 2008, students at Arvin High School will improve literacy skills that will increase achievement leading to graduation as measured by A-G completion rates, state and local assessment data, and dropout rates.  (Improve school-wide literacy skills.)

Goal 3 - By June of 2008, improve overall school effectiveness and academic performance by addressing the physical, emotional and social health of our students, and increased student motivation through participation in a variety of district required courses, elective courses, extra-curricular activities and clubs as measured by comparison data showing the number of students participating in such courses for consecutive years and participation rates in extra-curricular activities such as clubs, athletics, and after school tutoring and courses.

Goal 4 – By June of 2008, increase parent involvement and communication by involving the primary caretaker in an active role in the student’s assessment data and general educational processes on campus as measured by comparison data showing the number of parents participating in parent/teacher conferences, parent education conferences, monthly parent meetings and workshops.

  School Profile

Arvin High School serves the rural communities of Arvin, Lamont and Weedpatch.  Agriculture and agriculture-related industries comprise the majority of employment opportunities for the adults in our area.