State funds increased during the 1999-00 school year for textbook and instructional materials. There are approximately 144 computers on campus for instructional use. Every teacher has the opportunity to attend at least one subject area conference per year. The SAT9 test is administered to the total school population each year. Homework policies are on file.
Individual teachers make arrangements to provide special assistance to students.
KVHS enjoys an excellent working relationship with individuals and businesses within the Kern River Valley. At the end of the 1999-00 school year, students completed one or more vocational classes. A recent career survey revealed that 27 of 30 responding teachers at KVHS include career assignments in their curriculum. Applied Arts classes have always had career components included in their curriculum, and those classes continue to stress job exploration and preparation, applications, resumes, and portfolios. English and social studies have preparation for work activities as part of their curriculum.