Vista West Continuation High
Bakersfield, CA · Kern High
Alternative school · Grades 11-12 · City, large
1,374th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
7115 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242Official website ↗NCES ID 061954009145Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Vista West Continuation High 1,374th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2015 to 10th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 227 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 330 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.0% | 48.5% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| White | 42.3% | 34.2% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Black | 9.5% | 10.9% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.3% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. 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 $350K in zip 93308 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 Vista West Continuation High
- #368Centennial HighKern High · 1.4 mi away368th of 1,528
ELA 67% ▲55 · Math 38% ▲34Compare - #1453Kern Workforce 2000 AcademyKern High · 2.9 mi away · charter1,453rd of 1,528
ELA 9% ▼3 · Math 0% ▼4Compare - #403Liberty HighKern High · 2.9 mi away403rd of 1,528
ELA 63% ▲51 · Math 38% ▲34Compare - #869West HighKern High · 2.9 mi away869th of 1,528
ELA 54% ▲42 · Math 13% ▲9Compare - #1490Tierra Del Sol Continuation HighKern High · 3.3 mi away1,490th of 1,528
ELA 3% ▼9 · Math 2% ▼2Compare - #986Bakersfield HighKern High · 3.5 mi away986th of 1,528
ELA 42% ▲30 · Math 17% ▲13Compare - #393Frontier HighKern High · 4.3 mi away393rd of 1,528
ELA 69% ▲57 · Math 33% ▲29Compare - #1387Vista Continuation HighKern High · 4.3 mi away1,387th of 1,528
ELA 13% ▲1 · Math 1% ▼3Compare
What school district is Vista West Continuation High in?
Vista West Continuation High is part of the Kern High district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Vista West Continuation High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vista West Continuation High 1,374th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vista West Continuation High?
Hispanic 49%, White 34%, Black 11%, Two or more races 3% (330 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vista West Continuation 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.