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2900 Royal Scots Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306-2819
Summary
Highland High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 47th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 16.3% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 733/1,596 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 950/1,596 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,530 |
| Low-Income Students | 2,210 (87.4%) |
| English Learners | 118 (4.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.8 points from last year and rose 2.9 points over the full period. Math rose 0.7 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math +0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
54.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.8 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 46% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
16.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 950 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady 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 Highland High compare within the district?
Highland High is No. 7 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 19 9–12 schools in Kern High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Highland High rank in California?
Highland High ranks No. 733 of 1,596 in reading and No. 950 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 Highland High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in both subjects among 19 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.1% meet the reading standard and 16.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Highland High compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Highland High is No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 16 9–12 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Highland High compare with other schools in Kern County?
Highland High is No. 15 in reading and No. 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Highland HighThis school | 16.3% | 54.1% |
| Bakersfield High | 17.9% | 40.2% |
| Centennial High | 37.8% | 64.6% |
