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North High

Kern High · Kern County · 300 Galaxy Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308-1722

(661) 399-3351 · north.kernhigh.org

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2/10
#996
Rank 996 out of 1,227
Top 81%
English Language Arts3/10 · #865 · 30th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1127 · 8th percentile
Science4/10 · #851 · 34th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

North High sits in the northern reaches of Bakersfield, serving a working-class community where families tend to put down deep roots. The school's academic scores reflect some real challenges, particularly in math, and families with strong college-prep priorities may want to weigh those numbers carefully. That said, Bakersfield's tight-knit neighborhoods foster a sense of loyalty to local schools, and for families already connected to this part of town, North High is the hub of that community identity.

Student Demographics

404 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
211 (52%)
White
153 (38%)
African American
24 (6%)
American Indian
8 (2%)
Other
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners62 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged349 (86%)
Students with Disabilities70 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,135
Enrollment
84.3
Teachers (FTE)
25.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
16.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

80.2%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.

7
AP Courses
offered
7.2%
AP Participation
of students
159
AP Enrollment
students

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

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 Programs4/10 · #1541 · 30th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found