West High

1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309

west.kernhigh.org

2,025 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West High School, located on New Stine Road in Bakersfield, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Kern High School District. Serving the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. As part of a large district, West High focuses on preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. Through its website, students and families can access information regarding school policies, district resources, and updates on campus events. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for student engagement, West High strives to uphold the district’s standards while cultivating a school culture that encourages students to contribute positively to the broader Bakersfield community.

2,025

Total Students

73.3

Full-Time Teachers

27.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	1,469
Black	272
Asian	35
Two or More	29
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,469 (72.5 %)
Black
272 (13.4 %)
White
196 (9.7 %)
Asian
35 (1.7 %)
Two or More
29 (1.4 %)
American Indian
17 (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)832-2822
Website:	http://west.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,025
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,758
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	209

* 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 9 645

Grade 10 472

Grade 11 426

Grade 12 482

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	645
Grade 10	472
Grade 11	426
Grade 12	482

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,012	50%
Male	1,013	50%

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