Bakersfield High
Bakersfield, CA · Kern High · Grades 9-12
986th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
Bakersfield High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bakersfield High 986th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2015 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Bakersfield High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 669 students tested
Bakersfield High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 3,024 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.4% | 72.0% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| White | 21.1% | 13.0% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Black | 15.5% | 10.7% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Bakersfield High
Typical home value $315K in zip 93301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Bakersfield High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Vista Continuation HighKern High · 1 mi away1,387th of 1,528
ELA 13% · Math 1% - 1Tierra Del Sol Continuation HighKern High · 2 mi away1,490th of 1,528
ELA 3% · Math 2% - 5West HighKern High · 2.8 mi away869th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 13% - 1Kern Workforce 2000 AcademyKern High · 3 mi away · charter1,453rd of 1,528
ELA 9% · Math 0% - 5South HighKern High · 3.1 mi away807th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 17% - 5East Bakersfield HighKern High · 3.2 mi away895th of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 12% - –Kern High ROCKern High ROC · 3.3 mi away
- 2Vista West Continuation HighKern High · 3.5 mi away1,374th of 1,528
ELA 12% · Math 4%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bakersfield High in?
Bakersfield High is part of the Kern High district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Bakersfield High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bakersfield High 986th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bakersfield High?
Hispanic 72%, White 13%, Black 11%, Asian 2% (3,024 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bakersfield High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93301 is $315K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.