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North High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Bakersfield, California · Kern High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,148
Student:Teacher23.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
2,148
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
88%+23.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

North High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 2,148 students. It is part of the Kern High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictKern High
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93308
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061954002350

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,148
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino41.2%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.1%
Hispanic
41.2%
Black
0.7%
Asian
4.9%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)