Enrollment
2,398
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bakersfield, CA
Stockdale High
Federal NCES profile for Stockdale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061954010223
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stockdale High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 20
- high schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.2:1
- large classes for California
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stockdale High has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stockdale High ranks #6 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Kern High · California
NCES ID 061954010223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stockdale High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stockdale High
Stockdale High is a large high school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 2,398 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.2:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 31% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,398 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bakersfield's high schools, it stands alongside Bakersfield High (3,069 students): Stockdale High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.2:1 vs 24.4:1).
Kern High also operates Bakersfield High (3,069 students) and Arvin High (2,653 students) alongside Stockdale High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stockdale High compares
Stockdale High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,398 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,398
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,830
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 19.9%
Asian 17.4%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Stockdale High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kern High, which includes Stockdale High.
$15,830
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 63.4%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Stockdale High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arvin High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stockdale High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,069
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,653
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
- 2,369
- 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
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
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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,398 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stockdale High
How many students attend Stockdale High?
Stockdale High has 2,398 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stockdale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stockdale High is 28.2:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stockdale High?
33.1% of students at Stockdale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stockdale High?
The largest demographic group at Stockdale High is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stockdale High?
Stockdale High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stockdale High rank among high schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Stockdale High ranks #6 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.
Is Stockdale High a good school?
Stockdale High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kern High?
Besides Stockdale High, Kern High also operates Bakersfield High (3,069 students), Arvin High (2,653 students), and Ridgeview High (2,575 students). See the Kern High district page for the complete list.
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