South High
Bakersfield, CA · Kern High · Grades 9-12
807th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
South High ranking
SchoolRow ranks South High 807th 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 23th in 2015 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
South High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 478 students tested
South High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,150 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.8% | 84.7% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Black | 11.7% | 8.2% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| White | 6.7% | 4.2% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near South High
Typical home value $296K in zip 93304 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near South High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Tierra Del Sol Continuation HighKern High · 2.3 mi away1,490th of 1,528
ELA 3% · Math 2% - 1Vista Continuation HighKern High · 2.3 mi away1,387th of 1,528
ELA 13% · Math 1% - 3Del Oro HighKern High · 2.6 mi away1,152nd of 1,528
ELA 38% · Math 8% - 5West HighKern High · 2.9 mi away869th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 13% - 6Golden Valley HighKern High · 3 mi away716th of 1,528
ELA 56% · Math 21% - 4Bakersfield HighKern High · 3.1 mi away986th of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 17% - 1Kern Workforce 2000 AcademyKern High · 3.2 mi away · charter1,453rd of 1,528
ELA 9% · Math 0% - –Kern High ROCKern High ROC · 3.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South High in?
South High is part of the Kern High district in Bakersfield, California.
Is South High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South High 807th 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 South High?
Hispanic 85%, Black 8%, White 4%, Asian 2% (2,150 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93304 is $296K 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.