West High
Bakersfield, CA · Kern High · Grades 9-12
869th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
West High ranking
SchoolRow ranks West High 869th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2015 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
West High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 497 students tested
West High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,090 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.3% | 75.0% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| Black | 15.3% | 12.0% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 14.5% | 9.1% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near West High
Typical home value $349K in zip 93309 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near West High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Kern Workforce 2000 AcademyKern High · 0.3 mi away · charter1,453rd of 1,528
ELA 9% · Math 0% - 1Tierra Del Sol Continuation HighKern High · 0.9 mi away1,490th of 1,528
ELA 3% · Math 2% - 4Bakersfield HighKern High · 2.8 mi away986th of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 17% - 1Vista Continuation HighKern High · 2.9 mi away1,387th of 1,528
ELA 13% · Math 1% - 5South HighKern High · 2.9 mi away807th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 17% - 2Vista West Continuation HighKern High · 2.9 mi away1,374th of 1,528
ELA 12% · Math 4% - 9Stockdale HighKern High · 3.9 mi away278th of 1,528
ELA 75% · Math 40% - 8Liberty HighKern High · 4 mi away403rd of 1,528
ELA 63% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West High in?
West High is part of the Kern High district in Bakersfield, California.
Is West High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West High 869th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West High?
Hispanic 75%, Black 12%, White 9%, Asian 2% (2,090 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93309 is $349K 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.