Independence High
Bakersfield, CA · Kern High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
604th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 60%· Stable
8001 Old River Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001Official website ↗NCES ID 061954012132Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Independence High 604th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2015 to 61th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 589 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,334 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2011 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.8% | 64.8% | ▲ 15.0 pts | |
| White | 28.0% | 15.8% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Asian | 8.7% | 8.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 10.3% | 7.8% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 2.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $475K in zip 93311 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Independence High
- #815Ridgeview HighKern High · 3 mi away815th of 1,528
ELA 53% ▼13 · Math 17% ▼2Compare - #278Stockdale HighKern High · 3.2 mi away278th of 1,528
ELA 75% ▲9 · Math 40% ▲21Compare - #1453Kern Workforce 2000 AcademyKern High · 4.8 mi away · charter1,453rd of 1,528
ELA 9% ▼57 · Math 0% ▼19Compare - #869West HighKern High · 5 mi away869th of 1,528
ELA 54% ▼12 · Math 13% ▼6Compare - #403Liberty HighKern High · 5.5 mi away403rd of 1,528
ELA 63% ▼3 · Math 38% ▲19Compare - #716Golden Valley HighKern High · 5.6 mi away716th of 1,528
ELA 56% ▼10 · Math 21% ▲2Compare - #1490Tierra Del Sol Continuation HighKern High · 5.6 mi away1,490th of 1,528
ELA 3% ▼63 · Math 2% ▼17Compare - #807South HighKern High · 6 mi away807th of 1,528
ELA 54% ▼12 · Math 17% ▼2Compare
What school district is Independence High in?
Independence High is part of the Kern High district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Independence High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence High 604th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independence High?
Hispanic 65%, White 16%, Asian 8%, Black 8% (2,334 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93311 is $475K 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.