West High School

1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,003 students in grades 9-12, West 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,003 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : 13%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

West High School's student population of 2,003 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,003 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West High School is 0.47, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
13%
40%
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≥80%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
71%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
15%
5%
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White
9%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of West High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of West High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are West High School often compared to?
West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 84%, which is equal to the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend West High School?
2,003 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Kern High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,003 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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