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6401 Allen Road, Bakersfield, CA 93314-9250
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
68.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 31.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 364/1,596 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 503/1,596 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,098 |
| Low-Income Students | 751 (35.8%) |
| English Learners | 56 (2.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.1 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period. Math fell 1.7 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period.
•Math -2.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
68.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 69.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 14% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
31.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.5-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Frontier High compare within the district?
Frontier High is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 19 9–12 schools in Kern High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Frontier High rank in California?
Frontier High ranks No. 364 of 1,596 in reading and No. 503 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Frontier High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math among 19 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 61.8% meet the reading standard and 21.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Frontier High compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Frontier High is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 16 9–12 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Frontier High compare with other schools in Kern County?
Frontier High is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 33 9–12 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier HighThis school | 31.8% | 68.1% |
| Bakersfield High | 17.9% | 40.2% |
| Centennial High | 37.8% | 64.6% |
