How is South High School rated?

South High School holds a C- 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.

What grades does South High School serve?

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

How many students attend South High School?

2,107 students attend South High School, down from 2,320 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 24.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to South High School?

TopHap matches 6,994 residential properties to South 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 South High School offer?

South High School offers 7 AP courses.

South High School

Q: How do students at South High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of South High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 54% in English Language Arts, 24% in Science and 17% in Math.

South High School is a public high school in Bakersfield, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated C-, with 2,107 students and a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 54% in English Language Arts, 24% in Science and 17% in Math.

C-TopHap school rating

Rating: C-
Grades: 9–12
Enrollment: 2,107
Students per teacher: 24.3:1
Level: High
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts54%

Science24%

Math17%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered: 7
Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic84%

Black8%

White4%

Two or more races2%

Asian1%

Native American0%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch: 97%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -9.2%
Prior-year enrollment: 2,320

Homes assigned to this school

6,994 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to South High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address: 1101 Planz Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Phone: (661) 831-3680
Website: kernhigh.org
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 061954002353

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School district

Kern Union High School District

District rating: C+
Schools: 25
Students: 43,237
Spending per student: $15,693
Teachers (FTE): 1,811
Grades: K–12

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