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Independence High

Bakersfield, CA
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
independence.kernhigh.org8001 Old River Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311(661) 834-8001
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

581 students tested

66.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 59.8% did.

  • Exceeded30.6%
  • Met35.8%
  • Nearly met18.1%
  • Not met15.5%

Math

578 students tested

18.7% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 18.4% did.

  • Exceeded6.8%
  • Met11.9%
  • Nearly met24.9%
  • Not met56.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

8.5% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year2,5092,535
Suspended in or out of school8.0% · 2018.5% · 216
Suspensions283293
Violence with injury2332
Violence without injury174218
Weapons136
Drugs5230
Defiance only50
Other167

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall2,4402,413
Suspended out of school9.7% · 23711.4% · 274
Suspended in school0.2% · 40.0% · 0
Expelled<0.1% · 10.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

15.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted2,4602,452
Chronically absent13.7% · 33715.3% · 374

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

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

2,334 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino64.8%
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White15.8%
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Black or African American7.8%
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Asian8.0%
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Two or More Races2.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.6%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 061954012132

District
Kern High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
2,334 students
Teachers (FTE)
89.5

Sources