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North High

Bakersfield, CA
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
north.kernhigh.org300 Galaxy Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308(661) 399-3351
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

423 students tested

53.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 46.5% did.

  • Exceeded21.5%
  • Met31.6%
  • Nearly met21.0%
  • Not met25.9%

Math

423 students tested

9.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 9.9% did.

  • Exceeded1.0%
  • Met8.2%
  • Nearly met18.4%
  • Not met72.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

13.8% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year2,4012,437
Suspended in or out of school13.4% · 32113.8% · 337
Suspensions501571
Violence with injury2773
Violence without injury388328
Weapons1712
Drugs40134
Defiance only143
Other1521

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall2,4782,244
Suspended out of school20.3% · 50222.0% · 493
Suspended in school<0.1% · 10.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.1% · 2
Attendance
California Department of Education

27.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted2,3122,312
Chronically absent26.1% · 60327.0% · 624

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

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

2,148 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino49.3%
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White41.5%
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Black or African American5.6%
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Asian0.9%
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Two or More Races1.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native1.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 061954002350

District
Kern High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
2,148 students
Teachers (FTE)
91.1

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