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Ridgeview High

Kern High · Kern County · 8501 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313-9782

(661) 398-3100 · ridgeview.kernhigh.org

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4/10
#744
Rank 744 out of 1,227
Top 61%
English Language Arts5/10 · #690 · 44th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #812 · 34th percentile
Science5/10 · #721 · 44th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ridgeview High sits in the southwest corner of Bakersfield, a part of the city that's grown quickly over the past decade with newer neighborhoods and a strong sense of community pride. As part of the large Kern High District, the school offers solid extracurricular options and a range of programs, though families focused on academic outcomes may want to dig into course offerings and support resources before enrolling. It's a good fit for families planting roots in this part of Bakersfield who value being part of a school that's growing alongside its community.

Student Demographics

545 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
402 (74%)
Asian
51 (9%)
White
45 (8%)
African American
32 (6%)
Other
15 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners95 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged427 (78%)
Students with Disabilities45 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,575
Enrollment
95.9
Teachers (FTE)
26.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
18.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

88.6%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.

9
AP Courses
offered
10.2%
AP Participation
of students
275
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Wolf Pack · 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 Programs3/10 · #1734 · 22nd percentile

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