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Independence High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
8001 Old River Rd,
Bakersfield, CA
Kern High School District
School Details
Head of School
Debbie Thompson
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
B+
B
B-
B-
B
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
64.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
5.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
5.3%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
362:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
63.5%
White
16.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.4%
Black
8.1%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Bakersfield
377 Students
Bakersfield College
277 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
233 Students
University of California - San Diego
178 Students
University of California - Berkeley
170 Students
University of California - Irvine
164 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
163 Students
California State University - Northridge
159 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
157 Students
San Diego State University
152 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
123 Students
Biology
111 Students
Business
103 Students
Nursing
100 Students
Computer Science
49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
41 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
33 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
32 Students
Mechanical Engineering
31 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/14/2025
At this school, it mainly depends on the people in which you put yourself around. However, there is an abundance of students that create a less appropriate work environment. This makes the good and aspiring students the minority in this situation. Being involved with athletics improves the experience in this high school. Although we didn't have much equipment or even a real track to run on, the coaches made the programs fun.
6/12/2025
Independence High School is a lovely school. Their English teachers are phenomenal, and you can actually learn quite a lot from them. I'd love for future students to see the schools' transformation.
2/14/2025
I love the teachers and students I've connected with. It helps me with my social life and my professional life.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/6/2023
I went to this school as a sophomore in 2011 and I got expelled for something so little. But now we are in 2023 and this schools faculty does not care anymore. There is no punishments for the fights, for the drugs. There is absolutely no punishment for the bad behavior at school. These kids smoke an...
7/8/2019
this school have too much fights dont go there
4/18/2015
i used to go to IHS when i was a freshmen but i now go to a different school. however, i really enjoyed being at IHS! i had many opportunities there and i absolutely love how this school has a lot of school spirit! i also used to be in IHS band and the program was very good. the teachers i had were...
2/4/2014
What really impressed me about Independence high school teachers actually cared about their students. This school has really help make a huge improvement in grades and life. They luv being in school and compared to 3 years ago my son & daughter use to bringing home C's & D's, since they started at I...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$418K - $683K
Homes For Sale
78
Average Home Value
$483,920
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
13%
Average Household Income
$116,949
% of College Grads
29.4%
Median Age
31
Average House Size
2,192 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
32.8%
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Independence 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,314 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $483,920. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stockdale High School, Gideon Apostolic Academy, Heartland Charter, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.