For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 39,424 students in Bakersfield, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, CA are Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School, Valley Oaks Charter and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersfield, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Bakersfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Bakersfield, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bakersfield, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 E. Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 832-3700
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 832-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Grades: K-12
| 1,184 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Grades: 9-12
| 2,284 students
Rank: #44.
Stockdale High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,298 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 2,269 students
Rank: #66.
Frontier High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6401 Allen Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 2,087 students
Rank: #77.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Grades: 9-12
| 3,018 students
Rank: #88.
Highland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 2,621 students
Rank: #99.
Independence High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8001 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Grades: 9-12
| 2,314 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,810 students
Rank: #1111.
Foothill High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Grades: 9-12
| 2,136 students
Rank: #1212.
North High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Galaxy Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 2,206 students
Rank: #1313.
Golden Valley High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hosking Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,751 students
Rank: #1414.
South High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 2,299 students
Rank: #1515.
West High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Grades: 9-12
| 2,003 students
Rank: #1616.
East Bakersfield High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Quincy St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Grades: 9-12
| 2,554 students
Rank: #1717.
Mira Monte High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S. Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1800
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,647 students
Rank: #1818.
Kern County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Rank: #1919.
Vista West Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #2020.
Kern County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Grades: K-12
| 398 students
Rank: #2121.
Kern County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #2222.
Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 P St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 327-8561
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 327-8561
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #2323.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kern High Roc
Vocational School
501 S. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 831-3327
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 831-3327
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Bakersfield, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Able Center (High) (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Grades: 2-12
| 1,284 students
Grimmway Academy Shafter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
471 W. Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
201 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rafer Johnson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Special Servicesconstellation High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Three R's Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1000 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, CA include Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School, Valley Oaks Charter and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bakersfield, CA?
24 public high schools are located in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield, CA?
Bakersfield, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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