Frontier High

Kern High
6401 Allen Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
2,072 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Frontier High School, located in Bakersfield, California, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Kern High School District. Known for its comprehensive academic approach, the school offers a wide variety of college-preparatory courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities designed to prepare students for success after graduation. The campus environment emphasizes academic excellence while encouraging students to engage in a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and diverse student organizations.

Beyond the classroom, Frontier High fosters a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Titan" pride. The school prioritizes a supportive culture that values student development, technological integration in learning, and preparation for both the workforce and higher education. With its commitment to student-centered instruction and a robust network of resources, Frontier High serves as a key pillar in the Bakersfield educational landscape, striving to cultivate well-rounded, responsible, and future-ready citizens.
2,072
Total Students
81.3
Full-Time Teachers
25.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    977 (47.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    816 (39.4 %)
  • Asian
    129 (6.2 %)
  • Black
    64 (3.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    36 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (0.9 %)
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)829-1107
Website: http://frontier.kernhigh.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 81.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 612
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 139

* 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 9 527
Grade 10 545
Grade 11 505
Grade 12 495
Gender Ratio
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