North High
Bakersfield, CA · Kern High · Grades 9-12
935th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 39%▼ Declining
North High ranking
SchoolRow ranks North High 935th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2015 to 39th in 2025 — declining.
North High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 423 students tested
North High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,148 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25.6% | 49.3% | ▲ 23.7 pts | |
| White | 68.2% | 41.5% | ▼ 26.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 5.6% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near North High
Typical home value $350K in zip 93308 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near North High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Bakersfield HighKern High · 4.1 mi away986th of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 17% - 2Vista West Continuation HighKern High · 4.4 mi away1,374th of 1,528
ELA 12% · Math 4% - 8Centennial HighKern High · 4.5 mi away368th of 1,528
ELA 67% · Math 38% - 5East Bakersfield HighKern High · 4.7 mi away895th of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 12% - 1Vista Continuation HighKern High · 4.9 mi away1,387th of 1,528
ELA 13% · Math 1% - 5Highland HighKern High · 5.7 mi away806th of 1,528
ELA 55% · Math 16% - 1Tierra Del Sol Continuation HighKern High · 5.7 mi away1,490th of 1,528
ELA 3% · Math 2% - 5West HighKern High · 6.1 mi away869th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North High in?
North High is part of the Kern High district in Bakersfield, California.
Is North High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North High 935th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North High?
Hispanic 49%, White 42%, Black 6%, Two or more races 1% (2,148 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93308 is $350K 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.