Bakersfield High

bakersfield.kernhigh.org

3,004 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.

3,004

Total Students

126.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bakersfield High
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	2,148
Black	336
Asian	45
Two or More	36
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
2,148 (71.5 %)
White
401 (13.4 %)
Black
336 (11.2 %)
Asian
45 (1.5 %)
Two or More
36 (1.2 %)
American Indian
29 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (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)324-9841
Website:	http://bakersfield.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
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 9 814

Grade 10 718

Grade 11 751

Grade 12 721

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bakersfield High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	814
Grade 10	718
Grade 11	751
Grade 12	721

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bakersfield High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,531	51%
Male	1,472	49%
Not Specified	1	0%

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