Bakersfield High School

Bakersfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1241 G St,  Bakersfield, CA
Kern High School District
4.1
4.0
3,004 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Reese
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
127
Full Time Teachers
127
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
580
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
63.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
3.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
437:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Hispanic
71.5%
White
13.3%
Black
11.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Bakersfield College 390 Students
California State University - Bakersfield 359 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 339 Students
University of California - Berkeley 219 Students
University of California - San Diego 216 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 210 Students
San Diego State University 209 Students
University of California - Davis 200 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 193 Students
University of California - Irvine 187 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 138 Students
Business 123 Students
Biology 97 Students
Nursing 96 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 54 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 48 Students
Criminology 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Mechanical Engineering 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 364 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
5/27/2024
The best thing about the school is the kids. Sadly, there are a lot of faculty members that aren't working to actually help the students. Sometimes even disregarding a students needs. However, there are some amazing teachers there who are there to help kids, not just the paycheck. I love the diversity that the students bring and the joy that you can find among them.
4.0 Senior
10/12/2023
The environment of BHS is very diverse and there are many different ways to get connected into the community. There are many helpful resources provided by the staff and teachers to help me to feel college ready and able to take on the next steps. Overall, the school is widely recognized in our town and has a very well-known standing amongst the community.
5.0 Senior
7/30/2023
Well Bakersfield high-school is one of the best high-school i have ever went to as a freshman online i went to a different school didn't enjoy that school but now i go to Bakersfield high i love it there and i am involved in the school so much i am at school more then at home i am in student council and i am aslo in the Bakersfield high drama club which are a family to me and madd me realize i wanted to be an actor i aslo run my own club called link crew which is helping the freshman feel included and welcome to our school if i had to give Bakersfield highschool a rating id give it a 10 because it has truly made my highschool life amazing and fun
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/25/2020
BHS is an amazing high school that has something for everyone. My eldest daughter graduated last year and had an amazing experience getting involved in clubs and academics along with making lasting friendships. A plethora of clubs are offered along with many other classes, such as ceramics, fashion,...
5.0 other
5/1/2017
After retiring as a chemist after 30 years of work, I decided to take up teaching as a profession. In order to find out if teaching was for me, I decided to first work as a substitute teacher. My first assignment was at Bakersfield High School in a chemistry class and I had a very positive experienc...
2.0 parent
8/17/2015
Great School, Awesome Foot Ball Coaches.But my experience with the office staff and Athletic office very poor, very unorganized. Summer School was Sad experience for my 2 freshmen Kids . Waited 4 hours in line for Summer School classes they were next in line and sadly had the doors closed on them wi...

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