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West High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Bakersfield, California · Kern High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,159
Student:Teacher27.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch91%
Title INo
West
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
2,159
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
91%+25.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
27.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

West High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 2,159 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
27.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictKern High
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93309
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061954002356

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,159
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino72.3%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian13.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
72.3%
Black
2.3%
Asian
13.9%
Two+
1.0%
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 %91%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)