North High School is a senior high school in Bakersfield, California, United States. The school is part of the Kern High School District. Its campus is on Galaxy Avenue.
Serving 2,135 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North High serves the northern part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 440.5 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 35 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North High School's student population of 2,135 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
North High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6201 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
29%
20%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gray
School Mascot
Stars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North High School's ranking?
North High School is ranked #6201 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are North High School often compared to?
North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bakersfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North High School?
The graduation rate of North High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend North High School?
2,135 students attend North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of North High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 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 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is North High School located?
North High School is located in the North Country Meadows neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in North Country Meadows.
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