Serving 2,575 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeview 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeview High serves the southwest part of Bakersfield, CA, covering approximately 207.2 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 27 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgeview High School's student population of 2,575 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,575 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Motto
The PACK continues to guide all that we do for our students.
School Rankings
Ridgeview 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 Ridgeview High School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5237 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Wolf Pack
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview High School's ranking?
Ridgeview High School is ranked #5237 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ridgeview High School often compared to?
Ridgeview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeview High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeview High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Ridgeview High School?
2,575 students attend Ridgeview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ridgeview High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview High School?
Ridgeview High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgeview High School offer ?
Ridgeview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgeview High School part of?
Ridgeview High School is part of Kern High School District.
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