North High School serves 2,020 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,020 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 18%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North High School's student population of 2,020 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,020 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of North High School is 0.58, 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)18%
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
41%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
50%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
18% 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 North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 87%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend North High School?
2,020 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 North High School?
North High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does North High School offer ?
North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North High School part of?
North High School is part of Kern High School District.
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