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Mira Monte High

Kern High · Kern County · 1800 South Fairfax Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307-8520

(661) 366-1800 · miramonte.kernhigh.org

1/10
#1143
Rank 1143 out of 1,227
Top 93%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1096 · 11th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1154 · 6th percentile
Science2/10 · #1160 · 10th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mira Monte High sits in the southeastern corner of Bakersfield, a working-class part of the Central Valley where families tend to put a premium on stability and hard work — and the school reflects that. Academics here are a genuine challenge, with math in particular being a standout area, though the overall scores suggest students and families looking for a rigorous environment will want to weigh their options carefully. Families who are deeply rooted in this part of Bakersfield and value a school close to home may find it a familiar, community-oriented fit.

Student Demographics

466 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
424 (91%)
White
19 (4%)
African American
13 (3%)
Other
10 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners155 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged436 (94%)
Students with Disabilities63 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,048
Enrollment
84.1
Teachers (FTE)
24.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
14.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

79.8%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
9.4%
AP Participation
of students
216
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Lions · CIF Central Section

20
varsity sports
8 boys
9 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 Programs1/10 · #2038 · 8th percentile

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