Highland High
Bakersfield, CA · Kern High · Grades 9-12
806th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 47%▼ Declining
Highland High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland High 806th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2015 to 47th in 2025 — declining.
Highland High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 589 students tested
Highland High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,543 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.1% | 75.5% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| White | 21.6% | 14.7% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Black | 5.2% | 5.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Highland High
Typical home value $351K in zip 93306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Highland High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5East Bakersfield HighKern High · 2.4 mi away895th of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 12% - 4Foothill HighKern High · 2.4 mi away941st of 1,528
ELA 44% · Math 18% - –Kern High ROCKern High ROC · 3.9 mi away
- 3Mira Monte HighKern High · 4.2 mi away1,202nd of 1,528
ELA 33% · Math 6% - 1Vista Continuation HighKern High · 5.4 mi away1,387th of 1,528
ELA 13% · Math 1% - 4Bakersfield HighKern High · 5.5 mi away986th of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 17% - 4North HighKern High · 5.7 mi away935th of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 9% - 5South HighKern High · 7 mi away807th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland High in?
Highland High is part of the Kern High district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Highland High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland High 806th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland High?
Hispanic 76%, White 15%, Black 5%, Asian 3% (2,543 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93306 is $351K 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.