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Independance High School

Independance High School is a public high school in Bakersfield, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated B+, with 2,324 students and a 26:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 66% in English Language Arts, 35% in Science and 19% in Math.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,324
Students per teacher
26:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts66%
Science35%
Math19%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
13
Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic65%
White14%
Black8%
Asian8%
Two or more races5%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
75%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+8.5%
Prior-year enrollment
2,142

Homes assigned to this school

10,766 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Independance High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
8001 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Phone
(661) 834-8001
Website
kernhigh.org
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
061954012132
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School district

Kern Union High School District

Common questions

About Independance High School

How is Independance High School rated?

Independance High School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Kern Union High School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Independance High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Independance High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 66% in English Language Arts, 35% in Science and 19% in Math.

What grades does Independance High School serve?

Independance High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Independance High School?

2,324 students attend Independance High School, up from 2,142 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 26:1.

Which homes are assigned to Independance High School?

TopHap matches 10,766 residential properties to Independance High School in and around Bakersfield. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Independance High School offer?

Independance High School offers 13 AP courses.