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Bakersfield High School

1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Tel: (661) 324-9841
bakersfield.kernhigh.org
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Bakersfield High School serves 2,963 students in grades 9-12.
Bakersfield High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,963 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bakersfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

School Overview

Bakersfield High School's student population of 2,963 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,963 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
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School Rankings

Bakersfield High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bakersfield High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1655 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
71%
56%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
14%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
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Graduation Rate
85%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Kern High School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bakersfield High School's ranking?

Bakersfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bakersfield High School?

The graduation rate of Bakersfield High School is 85%, which is equal to the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Bakersfield High School?

2,963 students attend Bakersfield High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Bakersfield High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bakersfield High School?

Bakersfield High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Bakersfield High School offer ?

Bakersfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Bakersfield High School part of?

Bakersfield High School is part of Kern High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,963 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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