Overview
Highland High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 2,530 students. It is part of the Kern High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
2,530 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictKern High
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93306
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061954002345
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,530
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino73.1%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %87%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)