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Best Bakersfield Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public high schools serving 40,050 students in Bakersfield, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, CA are Centennial High School, Stockdale High School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersfield, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bakersfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Bakersfield, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frontier High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Bakersfield, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Gr: 9-12 | 2,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Stockdale High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Gr: 9-12 | 2,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Frontier High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6401 Allen Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 2,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8001 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 2,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Gr: K-12 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8501 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,575 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Golden Valley High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Hosking Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Gr: 9-12 | 3,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Highland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 2,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Foothill High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 2,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
South High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 2,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
North High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Galaxy Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 2,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
East Bakersfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Quincy St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Gr: 9-12 | 2,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
West High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Gr: 9-12 | 2,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Mira Monte High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 South Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Kern County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 17th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-5570
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 P St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 327-8561
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Vista West Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7115 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Kern County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-5570
Gr: K-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 East Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 832-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Kern County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Gr: K-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Academy Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
1701 18th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 885-0023
Gr: K-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Del Oro High School
1750 East Panama Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Kern High Roc
Vocational School
501 South Mt. Vernon Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 831-3327
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, CA include Centennial High School, Stockdale High School and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bakersfield?
26 public high schools are located in Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bakersfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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