- Enrollment
- 2,653
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield High
Federal NCES profile for Bakersfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061954002340
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bakersfield High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #13 of 20
- high schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bakersfield High has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bakersfield High ranks #13 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Kern High · California
NCES ID 061954002340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bakersfield High held near 3,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 126.6 → 120.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 061954002340 · Bakersfield, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,069 enr · 24.4:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvin High (2,653 students)
Bakersfield High held near 3,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 126.6 → 120.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bakersfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bakersfield High
3,069 students
- Arvin High
Arvin High
2,653 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High
2,575 students
- Highland High
Highland High
2,530 students
- Stockdale High
Stockdale High
2,398 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
2,369 students
What this shows Bakersfield High reports 3,069 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bakersfield High compares
Bakersfield High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,069 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,069
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 427 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 11.4%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Bakersfield High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kern High reports $17,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bakersfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvin High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stockdale High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bakersfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,575
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,530
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Ridgeview High
Standard public school
2,575 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Highland High
Standard public school
2,530 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Stockdale High
Standard public school
2,398 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Liberty High
Standard public school
2,369 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
East Bakersfield High
Standard public school
2,331 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Independence High
Standard public school
2,324 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,069 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bakersfield High
How many students attend Bakersfield High?
Bakersfield High has 3,069 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,004 (2022-23) → 3,024 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bakersfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bakersfield High is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bakersfield High?
74.7% of students at Bakersfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bakersfield High?
The largest demographic group at Bakersfield High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bakersfield High?
Bakersfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bakersfield High rank among high schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bakersfield High ranks #13 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Kern High?
Besides Bakersfield High, Kern High also operates Arvin High (2,653 students), Ridgeview High (2,575 students), and Highland High (2,530 students). See the Kern High district page for the complete list.