25 schools in Kern High

California · 42,814 students · 5 cities

Kern High's public-school directory holds 25 campuses, serving about 42,814 K-12 students inside California (an average of 1713 per campus).

7-year change in Kern High

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

42,814

+3,294 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

+1 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

14%

was 21%

% Hispanic

72%

was 66%

% Black

was 6%

% Asian

was 4%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Bakersfield High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	3,069
Arvin High	Arvin	High	09-12	2,653
Ridgeview High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,575
Highland High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,530
Stockdale High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,398
Liberty High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,369
East Bakersfield High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,331
Independence High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,324
Golden Valley High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,228
Centennial High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,212
West High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,159
North High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,135
South High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,107
Frontier High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,098
Mira Monte High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,048
Foothill High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	2,043
Del Oro High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	1,927
Shafter High	Shafter	High	09-12	1,599
Kern Valley High	Lake Isabella	High	09-12	516
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy	Bakersfield	High	09-12	491
Vista West Continuation High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	375
Tierra Del Sol Continuation High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	241
Vista Continuation High	Bakersfield	High	09-12	221
Central Valley High (Continuation)	Shafter	High	09-12	86
Nueva Continuation High	Lamont	High	09-12	79

About Kern High

Kern High is a small public-school district in California. The district maintains 25 schools and hosts approximately 42,814 students.

Average enrollment per school in Kern High is about 1,713, noticeably above the California average of roughly 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Kern High has increased 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 39,520 students to 42,814. Kern High now counts 25 public schools, up from 24 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 21% to 14%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Kern High discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Kern High run?

Kern High has 25 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 42,814 students in California.

What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Kern High?

Kern High includes 25 high schools.

What is the largest school in Kern High?

Bakersfield High is the largest public school in Kern High by enrollment, with approximately 3,069 students.

What grade levels does Kern High serve?

Kern High schools serve students from grade 9 through grade 12, across 25 campuses.

What cities does Kern High serve?

Kern High operates schools in Bakersfield, Arvin, Shafter, Lake Isabella, Lamont across California.

Are there charter schools in Kern High?

1 of the 25 schools listed under Kern High are charter schools.