Bakersfield High School is a public four-year high school located in Bakersfield, California, United States. Opened in 1893, Bakersfield High School serves grades ninth through twelfth within the Kern High School District.
Serving 3,069 students in grades 9-12, Bakersfield 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,069 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bakersfield High School's student population of 3,069 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,069 students
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
1893
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield High School is 0.46, 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
#5809 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bakersfield High School's ranking?
Bakersfield High School is ranked #5809 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bakersfield High School?
The graduation rate of Bakersfield High School is 74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bakersfield High School?
3,069 students attend Bakersfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bakersfield High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% 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 Bakersfield High School?
Bakersfield High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bakersfield High School offer ?
Bakersfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bakersfield High School part of?
Bakersfield High School is part of Kern High School District.
In what neighborhood is Bakersfield High School located?
Bakersfield High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown.
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