For the 2025-26 school year, there are 25 public high schools serving 39,722 students in Bakersfield, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, CA are Centennial High School, Stockdale High School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersfield, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bakersfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Bakersfield, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frontier High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bakersfield, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
Gr: 9-12 | 2,237 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Stockdale High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925
Gr: 9-12 | 2,355 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Frontier High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6401 Allen Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 829-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 2,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8001 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 834-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 2,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Gr: K-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Golden Valley High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hosking Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 827-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Gr: 9-12 | 3,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Highland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 2,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Foothill High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 2,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
South High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 831-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 2,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
North High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Galaxy Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
East Bakersfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Quincy St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Gr: 9-12 | 2,420 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
West High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Gr: 9-12 | 2,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Mira Monte High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 South Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1800
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Kern County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 P St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 327-8561
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 327-8561
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Vista West Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-4242
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
Kern County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Gr: K-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 East Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 832-3700
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 832-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Kern County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Gr: K-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
1750 East Panama Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1750
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,391 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Kern High Roc
Vocational School
501 South Mt. Vernon Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 831-3327
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 831-3327
Gr: 9-12
Bakersfield, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Able Center (High) (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Gr: 12
Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Gr: 2-12 | 1,284 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
471 W. Los Angeles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 241-7023
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
201 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 837-6040
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rafer Johnson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Special Servicesconstellation High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8021
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Three R's Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1000 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-3147
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, CA include Centennial High School, Stockdale High School and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bakersfield?
25 public high schools are located in Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bakersfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bakersfield include: Frontier High School vs. Centennial High School, Independence High School vs. Stockdale High School, Stockdale High School vs. Independence High School
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