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Highland High

Kern High · Kern County · 2900 Royal Scots Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306-2819

(661) 872-2777 · highland.kernhigh.org

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5/10
#699
Rank 699 out of 1,227
Top 57%
English Language Arts5/10 · #635 · 48th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #823 · 33rd percentile
Science6/10 · #571 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Highland High sits in the eastern part of Bakersfield, a sprawling Central Valley city where the cost of living is relatively affordable and the community has deep roots in agriculture, energy, and blue-collar trades. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with science scores standing out as a relative strength — something families with kids who lean toward hands-on or technical subjects might appreciate. It's a solid neighborhood school for families who want a traditional high school experience in a part of Bakersfield that feels grounded and unpretentious.

Student Demographics

564 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
434 (77%)
White
86 (15%)
African American
21 (4%)
Filipino
10 (2%)
Other
13 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners54 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged480 (85%)
Students with Disabilities54 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,530
Enrollment
105.6
Teachers (FTE)
24:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.5
Administrators (FTE)
18.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

86.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

16
AP Courses
offered
16.9%
AP Participation
of students
440
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Scots · CIF Central Section

22
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1828 · 17th percentile

21 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found