Highland High

2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306

highland.kernhigh.org

2,599 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland High School, located in Bakersfield, California, is a prominent secondary institution serving the local community within the Kern High School District. Known as the home of the "Scots," the school emphasizes a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and school spirit. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and the workforce, while maintaining a strong commitment to fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and student achievement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Highland High is recognized for its active campus life, which includes a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and performing arts opportunities. The school prides itself on its tradition and community connection, often serving as a hub for local events and student-led initiatives. By balancing traditional educational values with modern resources, Highland High strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their community upon graduation.

2,599

Total Students

104.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland High
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	1,974
Black	126
Asian	69
Two or More	27
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,974 (76.0 %)
White
381 (14.7 %)
Black
126 (4.9 %)
Asian
69 (2.7 %)
Two or More
27 (1.0 %)
American Indian
15 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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)872-2777
Website:	http://highland.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,663
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	547

* 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 9 677

Grade 10 645

Grade 11 653

Grade 12 624

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	677
Grade 10	645
Grade 11	653
Grade 12	624

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,306	50.3%
Male	1,290	49.6%
Not Specified	3	0.1%

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