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8001 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311-9752
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
67.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 21.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 378/1,596 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 785/1,596 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,324 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,735 (74.7%) |
| English Learners | 70 (3.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 3.1 points over the full period.
•Math +3.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
67.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.3-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 14% to 39%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
21.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.1-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Independence High compare within the district?
Independence High is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 19 9–12 schools in Kern High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Independence High rank in California?
Independence High ranks No. 378 of 1,596 in reading and No. 785 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 Independence High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 6 in math among 19 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.2% meet the reading standard and 19.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Independence High compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Independence High is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 16 9–12 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Independence High compare with other schools in Kern County?
Independence High is No. 7 in reading and No. 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence HighThis school | 21.5% | 67.7% |
| Bakersfield High | 17.9% | 40.2% |
| Centennial High | 37.8% | 64.6% |
