Serving 2,107 students in grades 9-12, South 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 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 2,107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South High serves the southwest part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South High School's student population of 2,107 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,107 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Spartans Do It Right
School Rankings
South 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 South High School is 0.29, 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
#6174 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)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South High School's ranking?
South High School is ranked #6174 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are South High School often compared to?
South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland 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 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South High School?
The graduation rate of South High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend South High School?
2,107 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South High School?
South High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South High School offer ?
South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South High School part of?
South High School is part of Kern High School District.
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