How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bakersfield High | Vista West Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Bakersfield, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 3,069 | 375 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.8:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.7% | 75.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bakersfield High | Vista West Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.4% | 36.1% |
| African American | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.3% | 50.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bakersfield High | Vista West Continuation High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 383.6:1 | 187.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 81.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.