Below Average

#1585 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Bakersfield Christian High School

High School

12775 STOCKDALE HWY, Bakersfield, CA 93314

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

622

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

4.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

622

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

4.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,585 of 1,787

In Bakersfield

#11 of 13

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About Bakersfield Christian High School

Bakersfield Christian High School is a private high school in Bakersfield, CA. Bakersfield Christian High School serves approximately 622 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Bakersfield Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,585 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.6 pts below CA schools

4.9

This school 4.9 · Below Average
CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Bakersfield Christian High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Bakersfield Christian High School compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in Bakersfield, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.7:1

This School

21.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

622

This School

1,655

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.9

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 61.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 19.8% vs 0%

Asian 4.8% vs 0%

Black 4% vs 0%

Bakersfield Christian High School Bakersfield Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bakersfield Christian High School (this school)	—	622	17.7:1	4.9
Liberty High	1.3 mi	2,355	26.5:1	6.9
Stockdale High	2.0 mi	2,313	26.6:1	6.3
Vista West Continuation High	4.1 mi	330	16.5:1	3.6
Centennial High	4.1 mi	2,237	25.4:1	6.0
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy	4.4 mi	574	9.9:1	6.1
Frontier High	4.6 mi	2,030	25.4:1	6.6
West High	4.7 mi	2,090	28.6:1	5.1
Independence High	5.1 mi	2,334	26.2:1	5.5
Bakersfield High	6.9 mi	3,024	25.2:1	5.1
Ridgeview High	7.0 mi	2,653	26.3:1	6.3
Kern County Juvenile Court	7.3 mi	236	9.4:1	5.8
Kern County Community	7.3 mi	368	20.4:1	5.7
Kern County Special Education	7.3 mi	412	7.1:1	4.0
Valley Oaks Charter	7.5 mi	1,048	21:1	7.4
South High	7.5 mi	2,150	23.4:1	7.0
Vista Continuation High	7.6 mi	210	15:1	4.3
North High	8.5 mi	2,148	23.6:1	5.1
Golden Valley High	9.0 mi	2,365	24.1:1	6.8
Del Oro High	9.8 mi	1,391	23.2:1	—
East Bakersfield High	10.2 mi	2,420	24.4:1	5.7

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention

C 3.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,211

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 55%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.4 / 10

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Enrollment 622

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 61.9%

Hispanic 19.8%

Two or More 7.6%

Asian 4.8%

Black 4.0%

Native American 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12775 STOCKDALE HWY, Bakersfield, CA 93314

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bakersfield Christian High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Liberty High (rated 6.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Stockdale High (rated 6.3/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bakersfield, see our Bakersfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Highgate Elementary Bakersfield	1.0 mi	646	8.9
Del Rio Elementary Bakersfield	1.0 mi	609	7.5
Liberty High Bakersfield	1.3 mi	2,355	6.9
Ronald Reagan Elementary Bakersfield	1.2 mi	843	7.9
Centennial Elementary Bakersfield	1.7 mi	546	7.4
American Elementary Bakersfield	1.7 mi	737	7.0
Independence Elementary Bakersfield	2.0 mi	717	6.4
Rosedale Middle Bakersfield	2.1 mi	768	7.3
Stockdale High Bakersfield	2.0 mi	2,313	6.3
Sports Outside the Box Bakersfield	2.5 mi	6	—
COUNTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bakersfield	2.6 mi	217	4.1
Country Christian School Bakersfield	2.6 mi	166	—
Columbia Elementary Bakersfield	2.3 mi	594	5.2
Rosedale-North Elementary Bakersfield	2.9 mi	527	7.5
Leo B. Hart Elementary Bakersfield	2.5 mi	713	6.5
Fruitvale Junior High Bakersfield	2.7 mi	708	6.9
Earl Warren Junior High Bakersfield	3.0 mi	985	7.5
Old River Elementary Bakersfield	3.0 mi	826	6.7
Christa McAuliffe Elementary Bakersfield	2.8 mi	522	5.1
Providence Classical Academy Bakersfield	3.3 mi	42	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93314 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,911

Median Home Value

$506,800

Median Rent

$1,909/mo

Population

34,997

College Educated

36.4%

Homeownership

84.4%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

35.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bakersfield Christian High School

What grades does Bakersfield Christian High School serve?

Bakersfield Christian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bakersfield Christian High School?

Bakersfield Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bakersfield Christian High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bakersfield Christian High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bakersfield Christian High School rank in CA?

Bakersfield Christian High School ranks #1,585 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Bakersfield Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bakersfield Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bakersfield Christian High School a private school?

Yes, Bakersfield Christian High School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bakersfield Christian High School a religious school?

Bakersfield Christian High School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 46 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 19 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 60 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 622
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 35
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Other Religious
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 173 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kern County
Phone: (661) 410-7000

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