- Enrollment
- 3,069
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061954010223
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Stockdale High held near 2,313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 87.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 061954010223 · Bakersfield, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,398 enr · 28.2:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bakersfield High (3,069 students)
Stockdale High held near 2,313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 87.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stockdale 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
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High
2,575 students
- Highland High
Highland High
2,530 students
- This school
Stockdale High
2,398 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
2,369 students
What this shows Stockdale High reports 2,398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stockdale High compares
Stockdale 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Kern High reports $17,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,398 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,298 (2022-23) → 2,313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.