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Independence High

Kern High · Kern County · 8001 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311-9752

(661) 834-8001 · independence.kernhigh.org

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6/10
#495
Rank 495 out of 1,227
Top 40%
English Language Arts7/10 · #394 · 68th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #703 · 43rd percentile
Science7/10 · #427 · 67th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Independence High sits in the southwest corner of Bakersfield, one of the fastest-growing parts of a city that often surprises newcomers with its strong sense of community and local pride. The school performs solidly in English and Science, making it a decent fit for families who value well-rounded academics, though math is an area worth keeping an eye on. Parents drawn to newer neighborhoods with a suburban, family-first feel — think youth sports leagues, churches, and neighbors who know each other — will find Independence fits right into that Bakersfield southwest vibe.

Student Demographics

567 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
366 (65%)
White
84 (15%)
African American
44 (8%)
Asian
38 (7%)
Filipino
13 (2%)
Other
22 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged433 (76%)
Students with Disabilities55 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,324
Enrollment
88.9
Teachers (FTE)
26.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7
Administrators (FTE)
17.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94.1%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.

14
AP Courses
offered
11.3%
AP Participation
of students
271
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Falcons · 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 · #1878 · 15th percentile

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