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West High

Bakersfield, CA
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
west.kernhigh.org1200 New Stine Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309(661) 832-2822
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

462 students tested

53.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 38.2% did.

  • Exceeded16.6%
  • Met37.0%
  • Nearly met24.9%
  • Not met21.5%

Math

461 students tested

12.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 14.4% did.

  • Exceeded1.8%
  • Met11.1%
  • Nearly met18.3%
  • Not met68.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

8.1% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year2,3852,422
Suspended in or out of school11.7% · 2788.1% · 196
Suspensions405292
Violence with injury7057
Violence without injury272202
Weapons239
Drugs1913
Defiance only70
Other1411

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall2,2612,227
Suspended out of school21.1% · 47717.5% · 390
Suspended in school0.1% · 2<0.1% · 1
Expelled0.1% · 30.2% · 4
Attendance
California Department of Education

22.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted2,3002,327
Chronically absent20.9% · 48122.8% · 531

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

2,090 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino75.0%
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White9.1%
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Black or African American12.0%
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Asian1.7%
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Two or More Races1.2%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 061954002356

District
Kern High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
2,090 students
Teachers (FTE)
73.2

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