North High

north.kernhigh.org

2,135 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North High School, located at 300 Galaxy Ave. in Bakersfield, California, is a prominent institution within the Kern High School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and school spirit, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to engage deeply with their studies and participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, North High offers a variety of programs designed to support student success and holistic development. By leveraging its resources and connection to the broader Kern County educational network, the school provides students with opportunities in athletics, arts, and career-technical education. With a focus on preparing youth to be responsible and productive citizens, North High remains a key pillar in the Bakersfield area, striving to maintain a supportive and challenging learning environment for its diverse student body.

2,135

Total Students

84.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North High
Demographic	Student Count
White	626
Hispanic	1,122
Black	115
Asian	18
Two or More	228
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,122 (52.6%)
White
626 (29.3%)
Two or More
228 (10.7%)
Black
115 (5.4%)
Asian
18 (0.8%)
American Indian
18 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)

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)399-3351
Website:	http://north.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,680
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	185

* 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 9 594

Grade 10 551

Grade 11 492

Grade 12 498

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	594
Grade 10	551
Grade 11	492
Grade 12	498

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,023	47.9%
Male	1,111	52%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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