South High

south.kernhigh.org

2,107 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South High School, located at 1101 Planz Rd. in Bakersfield, California, is a prominent institution within the Kern High School District. Serving the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic program alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development. As a cornerstone of the Bakersfield educational landscape, South High is committed to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school’s official website serves as a vital hub for students, parents, and community members, providing essential information regarding campus news, academic calendars, and district resources. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment and community engagement, South High strives to uphold the standards and values of the Kern High School District while addressing the specific needs of its students. Those looking for detailed information on faculty, curriculum, or specific school policies can find further details by visiting their official portal at http://south.kernhigh.org.

2,107

Total Students

86.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South High
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	1,769
Black	169
Asian	19
Two or More	52
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,769 (84.0%)
Black
169 (8.0%)
White
86 (4.1%)
Two or More
52 (2.5%)
Asian
19 (0.9%)
American Indian
9 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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)831-3680
Website:	http://south.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,860
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	179

* 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 9 561

Grade 10 539

Grade 11 538

Grade 12 469

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	561
Grade 10	539
Grade 11	538
Grade 12	469

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,043	49.5%
Male	1,063	50.5%
Not Specified	1	0%

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