For the 2025 school year, there are 61 public high schools serving 68,475 students in Kern County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kern County, CA are Centennial High School, Stockdale High School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kern County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kern County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Kern County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcfarland High School Early College, with ≥99% 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kern County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Gr: 9-12 | 2,237 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Stockdale High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Gr: 9-12 | 2,355 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Burroughs High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 East French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,351 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
Delano High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Gr: 9-12 | 1,225 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Frontier High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6401 Allen Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 2,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Robert F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Mcfarland High School Early College
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
259 West Sherwood Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1111.
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2070 Veneto St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Gr: K-12 | 1,857 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Rare Earth High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Independence High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8001 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 2,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
San Joaquin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Heartland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Gr: K-12 | 5,619 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Gr: K-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Frazier Mountain High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Falcon Way
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-0310
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-0310
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Wasco High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7400
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Desert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Gr: 7-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Golden Valley High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hosking Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Tehachapi High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Gr: 9-12 | 3,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2424.
Arvin High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Varsity Rd.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-5561
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-5561
Gr: 9-12 | 2,728 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Highland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 2,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Foothill High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 2,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
South High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 2,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
North High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Galaxy Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
East Bakersfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Quincy St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Gr: 9-12 | 2,420 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Rosamond High Early College Campus
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2925 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5020
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5020
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3131.
Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14848 Lamberson Ave.
Lost Hills, CA 93249
(661) 797-2220
Lost Hills, CA 93249
(661) 797-2220
Gr: K-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
California City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8567 Raven Way
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-5263
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-5263
Gr: 9-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
West High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Gr: 9-12 | 2,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Taft Union High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wildcat Way
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3535.
Shafter High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4961
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4961
Gr: 9-12 | 1,655 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Kern County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abernathy Collegiate Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
711 Anita Dr. Ag. Entrance
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Able Center (High) (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Gr: 12
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Gr: K-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
19447 Wagon Wheel Rd.
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7381
Mc Kittrick, CA 93251
(661) 762-7381
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
27500 Caliente Bodfish Rd.
Caliente, CA 93518
(661) 867-2302
Caliente, CA 93518
(661) 867-2302
Gr: K-8
Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Gr: 2-12 | 1,284 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Douglas (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3200 Pat Ave.
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
El Tejon Continuation High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
700 Falcon Way
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-0310
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-0310
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Po Box 114
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-2024
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-2024
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
471 W. Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2925 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5060
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5060
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
360 Sch St.
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-2427
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-2427
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Maricopa Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 Stanislaus St
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: 7-12
201 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Mountain View High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3200 Pat Ave
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-9351
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
North Kern Vocational Training Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Gr: 9-12
Olive Grove Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4500 Highway 166
Onyx, CA 93255
(805) 623-1111
Onyx, CA 93255
(805) 623-1111
Gr: K-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
3057 Cerro Noroeste Rd
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 364-3811
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
(661) 364-3811
Gr: K-7 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rafer Johnson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
37400 Saint Elmo St.
Johannesburg, CA 93528
(760) 499-1864
Johannesburg, CA 93528
(760) 499-1864
Gr: K-3 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Red Rock Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
33387 Norton Rd.
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 66%
33387 Norton Rd.
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Cantil, CA 93519
(760) 373-8211
Gr: 5-6 | 4 students
Rio Vista Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-4863
Gr: 5-8
6401 Fay Ranch Rd
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-2211
Weldon, CA 93283
(760) 378-2211
Gr: 3-4 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Southern Kern Unified Adult (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3082 Glendower St
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Special Servicesconstellation High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Summit Continuation High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2811 Pasadena Ln.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 379-3997
Gr: 9-12
Taft Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
623 Rose Ave
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Gr: 5-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kern County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kern County, CA include Centennial High School, Stockdale High School and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kern County?
61 public high schools are located in Kern County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kern County?
Kern County public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kern County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kern County include: Heartland Charter vs. Valley Oaks Charter, Valley Oaks Charter vs. Heartland Charter, Delano High School vs. Cesar E. Chavez High School
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