North High School

North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 Galaxy Ave,  Bakersfield, CA
Kern High School District
3.6
3.5
2,148 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alan Paradise
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
27.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1%
State Average
19.4%
Science
1.6%
State Average
11.2%
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
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
52.6%
White
29.4%
Black
5.4%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Two or more races
<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.
California State University - Bakersfield 199 Students
Bakersfield College 190 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 104 Students
Cal Poly 99 Students
California State University - Fresno 91 Students
University of California - Berkeley 85 Students
University of California - San Diego 83 Students
University of California - Davis 74 Students
California State University - Northridge 74 Students
San Diego State University 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 65 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Business 41 Students
Biology 36 Students
Criminology 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 20 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 201 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/15/2025
I love the school, they definitely need some work done with staff but over all good experience, teachers are kind and helpful
3.0 Alum
12/31/2021
This is an average high school in a not particularly good part of the city. During my senior year at this high school the administration decided not to provide a senior trip for the seniors. This disappointed the entire senior class.
5.0 Senior
3/2/2020
During my whole 4 years at North High had been an amazing high school experience. The teachers and students are always kind.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
5.0 student
2/6/2018
actually pretty salty because the guards are "something else".
3.0 student
3/28/2011
Im currently attending North High in my senior year and I can tell you my 4 years have been up and down; its a good high school, not the best but Good overall, But the thing North high isn't so great is Cleanliness and Security, The bathrooms are a MESS you can't go inside with out being disgusted b...
5.0 parent
3/4/2011
I have had three children attend North High School. North is not our home school but was chosen due to the academics, teachers and the ability to help children with learning disabilities. I would recommend this school to anyone that wants to receive a good education. It is there for the taking. Mind...
1.0 other
6/25/2008

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North 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 2,148 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $308,503. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kern County Special Education School, Bakersfield High School, Northwest Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North High School.

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