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East Bakersfield High

High School · Kern High · Bakersfield, CA

A Kern High high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2200 Quincy St., Bakersfield, CA 93306

  • Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation9.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$17,536
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at East Bakersfield High score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
37%
2020*
ELA
75%
2021*
ELA
75%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Bakersfield High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,028/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bakersfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,988

Median home value

$290,700

Median rent

$1,219/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

63.3%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bethel ChristianPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–120.8 mi41Compare →
Bakersfield Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.9 mi138Compare →
Bakersfield Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–120.9 mi128Compare →
Frontier HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available2,030Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kern High

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#13 of 24
District spending per student
$17,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Bakersfield High is listed in Kern High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Bakersfield High

East Bakersfield High is a public high school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Kern High, serving approximately 2,420 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,042 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Bakersfield High

What grades does East Bakersfield High serve?

East Bakersfield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend East Bakersfield High?

East Bakersfield High has an enrollment of approximately 2,420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bakersfield High?

The student-teacher ratio at East Bakersfield High is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Bakersfield High rank in CA?

East Bakersfield High ranks #6,042 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is East Bakersfield High's MySchoolScout rating?

East Bakersfield High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Bakersfield High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Bakersfield High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is East Bakersfield High a charter school?

No, East Bakersfield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Bakersfield High a Title I school?

No, East Bakersfield High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Bakersfield High?

91.2% of students at East Bakersfield High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,420
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 93306)
73,370
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
32.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93306; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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