How is West High School rated?

West 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 West High School serve?

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

How many students attend West High School?

2,159 students attend West High School, up from 1,918 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 27.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to West High School?

TopHap matches 13,562 residential properties to West 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 West High School offer?

West High School offers 9 AP courses.

West High School

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

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of West High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 54% in English Language Arts, 17% in Science and 13% in Math.

West High School is a public high school in Bakersfield, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated C-, with 2,159 students and a 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 54% in English Language Arts, 17% in Science and 13% in Math.

C-TopHap school rating

Rating: C-
Grades: 9–12
Enrollment: 2,159
Students per teacher: 27.5:1
Level: High
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts54%

Science17%

Math13%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered: 9
Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic75%

Black10%

White7%

Two or more races5%

Asian1%

Native American1%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch: 91%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +12.6%
Prior-year enrollment: 1,918

Homes assigned to this school

13,562 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to West 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: 1200 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: (661) 832-2822
Website: west.kernhigh.org
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 061954002356

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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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