Bakersfield High

Summary:

Bakersfield High is a public high school located in Bakersfield, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,004 students. The school is part of the Kern High School District, which is ranked 895 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bakersfield High's performance is generally lower than the state average and the nearby schools in the Kern High School District. The school has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 88.9% in 2018-2019 to 74.3% in the most recent 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the state average and the nearby schools like Centennial High, South High, and East Bakersfield High. Bakersfield High's dropout rate has also steadily increased from 7.5% in 2018-2019 to 13.9% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools.

Academically, Bakersfield High's performance on standardized tests is lower than the state average and the nearby schools in the Kern High School District. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 35% of Bakersfield High's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73% and the Kern High School District average of 49.72%. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 12.17% of Bakersfield High's 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.9% and the Kern High School District average of 16.73%. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.62% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1241 G St.
       Bakersfield, CA  93301-5173


(661) 324-9841

District: Kern High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1418th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,062 Help


Feeder schools for Bakersfield High:

Elementary:    Bessie E. Owens Elementary
    Caroline Harris Elementary
    Franklin Elementary
    Laurelglen Elementary
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Middle:    Abraham Lincoln Junior High
    Emerson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  3,004

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.5%
White:
13.3%
African American:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bakersfield High ranks worse than 61% of high schools in California. It also ranks 15th among 24 ranked high schools in the Kern High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bakersfield High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bakersfield High has the largest high school student body size in the Kern High School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.5%), White (13.3%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bakersfield High is 23.7, which is the 9th best among 24 high schools in the Kern High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bakersfield High is $8,062. 14 high schools in the Kern High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bakersfield High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bakersfield High 1418th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Bakersfield High in the ranking list.)

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Kern High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kern High 895th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bakersfield High

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Rank History for all students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.80 642nd 1653 61.2%
2005 59.03 426th 1901 77.6%
2006 60.27 470th 1968 76.1%
2007 58.54 485th 2063 76.5%
2008 51.56 642nd 2117 69.7%
2009 55.76 586th 2238 73.8%
2010 55.04 616th 2281 73.0%
2011 54.38 679th 2367 71.3%
2012 45.16 907th 2354 61.5%
2013 50.04 791st 2426 67.4%
2015 52.31 927th 1994 53.5%
2016 48.01 1047th 2039 48.7%
2017 35.96 1301st 2021 35.6%
2018 54.56 921st 2017 54.3%
2019 46.87 1056th 2133 50.5%
2021 43.86 703rd 1290 45.5%
2022 42.17 1122nd 2123 47.2%
2023 43.40 1030th 2348 56.1%
2024 30.08 1418th 2323 39.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.52 721st 938 23.1%
2022 30.96 799th 1044 23.5%
2023 46.31 320th 1323 75.8%
2024 26.16 1004th 1350 25.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.32 876th 1547 43.4%
2024 24.47 1187th 1534 22.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.93 895th 1862 51.9%
2019 43.88 1077th 1937 44.4%
2021 44.05 637th 1126 43.4%
2022 39.12 1148th 1943 40.9%
2023 45.16 1001st 2247 55.5%
2024 29.06 1453rd 2235 35.0%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.72 42nd 89 52.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.75 911th 1760 48.2%
2019 44.95 970th 1833 47.1%
2021 41.93 601st 1054 43.0%
2022 42.48 988th 1858 46.8%
2023 44.49 962nd 2118 54.6%
2024 27.34 1417th 2098 32.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.64 647th 1052 38.5%
2019 36.96 606th 1117 45.7%
2022 24.74 986th 1161 15.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.46 844th 1834 54.0%
2019 42.80 1034th 1880 45.0%
2022 37.33 1120th 1916 41.5%
2023 38.02 1104th 2207 50.0%
2024 30.18 1316th 2172 39.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.80 257th 582 55.8%
2019 45.43 298th 592 49.7%
2022 41.39 270th 522 48.3%
2023 41.77 375th 720 47.9%
2024 27.13 538th 721 25.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.68 823rd 1742 52.8%
2019 50.63 855th 1814 52.9%
2022 44.83 961st 1861 48.4%
2023 44.36 994th 2142 53.6%
2024 31.35 1345th 2125 36.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.80 460th 1173 60.8%
2019 47.92 645th 1222 47.2%
2022 41.81 693rd 1204 42.4%
2023 63.94 384th 1434 73.2%
2024 39.99 749th 1406 46.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Open Quote In the 90's this school was definitely the best. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bakersfield High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2179 420 182 530 37 n/a n/a 0 3348
1989 2069 405 179 522 38 n/a n/a 0 3213
1990 2243 425 173 662 49 n/a n/a 0 3552
1991 2265 420 178 759 54 n/a n/a 0 3676
1992 2194 425 177 822 48 n/a n/a 0 3666
1993 1997 447 166 739 33 n/a n/a 0 3382
1994 1694 412 162 711 28 n/a n/a 0 3007
1995 1237 420 150 729 21 n/a n/a 0 2557
1996 1237 420 150 729 21 n/a n/a 0 2557
1997 1185 365 139 825 18 n/a n/a 0 2532
1998 1206 367 146 842 17 n/a n/a 0 2578
1999 1207 404 162 898 25 n/a n/a 0 2696
2000 1209 412 154 957 25 n/a n/a 0 2757
2001 1141 437 147 979 22 n/a n/a 0 2726
2002 1093 475 136 1068 22 n/a n/a 0 2794
2003 1093 475 136 1068 22 n/a n/a 0 2794
2004 1085 484 141 1123 19 n/a n/a 0 2852
2005 1026 503 121 1154 21 n/a n/a 0 2825
2006 960 452 131 1166 24 n/a n/a 0 2733
2007 921 432 108 1197 25 n/a n/a 36 2719
2008 921 464 105 1302 22 n/a n/a 0 2814
2009 882 419 91 1316 26 7 13 0 2754
2010 792 399 60 1439 26 8 22 0 2746
2011 697 386 59 1537 21 3 52 0 2755
2012 652 403 59 1624 22 5 59 0 2824
2013 605 436 53 1728 21 4 50 0 2897
2014 597 439 51 1680 21 3 39 0 2830
2015 579 395 51 1614 22 4 125 0 2790
2016 539 382 61 1725 19 4 113 0 2843
2017 508 373 61 1740 22 3 128 0 2835
2018 468 380 62 1831 27 5 133 0 2906
2019 469 360 58 1875 28 8 114 0 2912
2020 427 347 46 1963 26 7 84 2 2902
2021 419 320 39 2088 25 11 60 1 2963
2022 402 317 36 2169 26 9 59 0 3018
2023 401 336 45 2148 29 8 36 1 3004

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bakersfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3348 129.3 25.8 n/a
1989 3213 127.8 25.1 n/a
1990 3552 131.7 26.9 n/a
1991 3676 136.5 26.9 n/a
1992 3666 138.7 26.4 20.4
1993 3382 127.6 26.5 16.6
1994 3007 110.7 27.2 18.2
1995 2557 93.4 27.4 24.5
1996 2557 93.4 27.4 24.5
1997 2532 91.5 27.7 14.7
1998 2578 91.5 28.2 27.2
1999 2696 100.2 26.9 20.6
2000 2757 95.4 28.9 34.9
2001 2726 110.0 24.8 36.7
2002 2794 117.2 23.8 35.1
2003 2794 117.2 23.8 35.1
2004 2852 122.4 23.3 35.4
2005 2825 124.0 22.8 39.7
2006 2733 115.4 23.7 43.1
2007 2719 121.2 22.4 46.3
2008 2814 135.3 20.8 44.1
2009 2754 107.7 22.5 51.1
2010 2746 101.6 27.0 53.4
2011 2755 n/a n/a 57.7
2012 2824 102.3 27.5 n/a
2013 2897 109.3 26.5 62.8
2014 2830 105.8 26.7 60.7
2015 2790 102.0 27.3 64.2
2016 2843 103.0 27.6 67.7
2017 2835 109.6 25.8 67.8
2018 2906 109.3 26.5 74.4
2019 2912 114.8 25.3 72
2020 2902 n/a n/a 77.1
2021 2963 121.4 24.4 77.7
2022 3018 122.7 24.5 80
2023 3004 126.5 23.7 81.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bakersfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3348 129.3 25.8 n/a
1989 3213 127.8 25.1 n/a
1990 3552 131.7 26.9 n/a
1991 3676 136.5 26.9 n/a
1992 3666 138.7 26.4 20.4
1993 3382 127.6 26.5 16.6
1994 3007 110.7 27.2 18.2
1995 2557 93.4 27.4 24.5
1996 2557 93.4 27.4 24.5
1997 2532 91.5 27.7 14.7
1998 2578 91.5 28.2 27.2
1999 2696 100.2 26.9 20.6
2000 2757 95.4 28.9 34.9
2001 2726 110.0 24.8 36.7
2002 2794 117.2 23.8 35.1
2003 2794 117.2 23.8 35.1
2004 2852 122.4 23.3 35.4
2005 2825 124.0 22.8 39.7
2006 2733 115.4 23.7 43.1
2007 2719 121.2 22.4 46.3
2008 2814 135.3 20.8 44.1
2009 2754 107.7 22.5 51.1
2010 2746 101.6 27.0 53.4
2011 2755 n/a n/a 57.7
2012 2824 102.3 27.5 n/a
2013 2897 109.3 26.5 62.8
2014 2830 105.8 26.7 60.7
2015 2790 102.0 27.3 64.2
2016 2843 103.0 27.6 67.7
2017 2835 109.6 25.8 67.8
2018 2906 109.3 26.5 74.4
2019 2912 114.8 25.3 72
2020 2902 n/a n/a 77.1
2021 2963 121.4 24.4 77.7
2022 3018 122.7 24.5 80
2023 3004 126.5 23.7 81.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bakersfield High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,062

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bakersfield High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1056th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1030th of 2348 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield High)52.649
 3.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kern High)51.151
 0.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield High)19.416.7
 2.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kern High)2117
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Bakersfield High)18.721.2
 2.4%
   11th Grade Science (Kern High)22.623.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students29123004
 3.2%
African American360336
 6.7%
American Indian2829
 3.6%
Asian5845
 22.4%
Hispanic18752148
 14.6%
Pacific Islander88
White469401
 14.5%
Two or More Races11436
 68.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72%81.6%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakersfield High

Bakersfield High ranks 1418th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Bakersfield High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Elementary : Caroline Harris Elementary
Elementary : Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Laurelglen Elementary
Elementary : McKinley Elementary
Elementary : Quailwood Elementary
Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary : William Penn Elementary
Middle : Abraham Lincoln Junior High
Middle : Emerson Middle

Students at Bakersfield High are 72% Hispanic, 13% White, 11% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,004 students attended Bakersfield High.


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