Bakersfield High

bakersfield.kernhigh.org

3,069 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bakersfield High School, commonly known as "Driller Country," is a historic institution located in the heart of downtown Bakersfield, California. Established in 1893, it holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in the Kern High School District and serves as a significant landmark in the local community. The campus is well-regarded for its tradition, architectural character, and its long-standing role in shaping the educational landscape of the region.

As a comprehensive high school, Bakersfield High offers a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school is deeply rooted in local culture, characterized by a strong sense of spirit and community pride among its student body, faculty, and alumni. Through its curriculum and campus involvement, the school aims to foster both academic excellence and personal growth, maintaining a legacy that has spanned over a century.

3,069

Total Students

119.7

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bakersfield High
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	2,216
Black	335
Asian	39
Two or More	97
American Indian	24
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
2,216 (72.3%)
White
349 (11.4%)
Black
335 (10.9%)
Two or More
97 (3.2%)
Asian
39 (1.3%)
American Indian
24 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)324-9841
Website:	http://bakersfield.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,069
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	166

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 837

Grade 10 743

Grade 11 742

Grade 12 747

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bakersfield High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	837
Grade 10	743
Grade 11	742
Grade 12	747

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bakersfield High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,477	48.1%
Male	1,590	51.8%
Not Specified	2	0.1%

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