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West High

Kern High · Kern County · 1200 New Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309-3534

(661) 832-2822 · west.kernhigh.org

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3/10
#962
Rank 962 out of 1,227
Top 78%
English Language Arts4/10 · #817 · 33rd percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1042 · 15th percentile
Science3/10 · #1033 · 20th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

West High sits in the heart of Bakersfield, a sprawling Central Valley city where oil fields meet agriculture and a tight-knit working-class community defines the culture. The school's academic scores fall below the state median, particularly in math and science, so families who prioritize rigorous college prep may want to look closely at course offerings and extracurricular support before enrolling. That said, Bakersfield has a strong sense of local pride, and families already rooted in this part of town will find West High to be a neighborhood school that reflects the community it serves.

Student Demographics

437 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
322 (74%)
White
52 (12%)
African American
49 (11%)
Other
15 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners93 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged395 (90%)
Students with Disabilities64 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,159
Enrollment
78.7
Teachers (FTE)
27.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
13.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

82.2%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
7.6%
AP Participation
of students
153
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Vikings · 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 Programs5/10 · #1266 · 43rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found