- Enrollment
- 3,069
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bakersfield, CA
Ridgeview High
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview 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 061954003116
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview High has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview High ranks #13 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Kern High · California
NCES ID 061954003116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Ridgeview High held near 2,653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.1 → 101.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 061954003116 · Bakersfield, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,575 enr · 24.3:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bakersfield High (3,069 students)
Ridgeview High held near 2,653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.1 → 101.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bakersfield Hi
Bakersfield High
3,069 students
- Arvin High
Arvin High
2,653 students
- This school
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 Ridgeview High reports 2,575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview High compares
Ridgeview 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,575 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,575
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 382 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 8.0%
White 7.0%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Ridgeview High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Ridgeview High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arvin High | Similar size | Higher 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 Ridgeview High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,653
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Bakersfield High
Standard public school
3,069 students 24.4:1 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 (~2,575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview High
How many students attend Ridgeview High?
Ridgeview High has 2,575 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,688 (2022-23) → 2,653 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High is 24.3:1, 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 Ridgeview High?
62.2% of students at Ridgeview High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview High?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview High?
Ridgeview High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgeview High rank among high schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview 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 Ridgeview High, Kern High also operates Bakersfield High (3,069 students), Arvin High (2,653 students), and Highland High (2,530 students). See the Kern High district page for the complete list.