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
3,024 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Reese
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
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
13
AP Pass Rate
63.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%

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 374 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 340 Students
California State University - Bakersfield 340 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 222 Students
University of California - Berkeley 214 Students
University of California - San Diego 210 Students
San Diego State University 202 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 195 Students
University of California - Davis 190 Students
University of California - Irvine 184 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 131 Students
Business 117 Students
Biology 99 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 52 Students
Criminology 46 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students
Mechanical Engineering 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 367 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/3/2025
My overall experience is good; I really enjoy it. It's a very good school. The teachers are involved and always want what's best for you.
4.0 Senior
4/8/2024
Very good school academically wise and has helped me a lot into getting accepted into all the colleges I applied for. I feel ready and prepared for college. One thing I would like to see change is the school food. I wish they provided more variety in food options and healthier choices. They should change up the food every now and then and give bigger portions because I feel like one school lunch isn't enough to keep students full.
3.0 Senior
3/12/2024
My overall experience with Bakersfield High School is good but they need to step up with the school lunch.
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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Bakersfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Kern High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 3,024 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Bakersfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $248,504. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kern County Special Education School, Vista Continuation High School, West High School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bakersfield High School.

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