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300 Galaxy Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308-1722
Summary
North High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 44th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 13.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 13.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 736/1,596 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,050/1,596 (34th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,135 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,875 (87.8%) |
| English Learners | 161 (7.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 7.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 3.7 points over the full period.
•Math +3.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
53.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.0-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
3.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 14% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 13%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
13.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,050 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
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 North High compare within the district?
North High is No. 8 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 19 9–12 schools in Kern High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does North High rank in California?
North High ranks No. 736 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,050 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 North High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 13 in math among 19 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.5% meet the reading standard and 12.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does North High compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
North High is No. 8 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 16 9–12 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does North High compare with other schools in Kern County?
North High is No. 16 in reading and No. 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North HighThis school | 13.6% | 53.9% |
| Bakersfield High | 17.9% | 40.2% |
| Centennial High | 37.8% | 64.6% |
