East Bakersfield High School serves 2,400 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 2,400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Bakersfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Bakersfield High School's student population of 2,400 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Bakersfield High School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
6%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Bakersfield High School?
The graduation rate of East Bakersfield High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend East Bakersfield High School?
2,400 students attend East Bakersfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of East Bakersfield High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Bakersfield High School?
East Bakersfield High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does East Bakersfield High School offer ?
East Bakersfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Bakersfield High School part of?
East Bakersfield High School is part of Kern High School District.
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