East Bakersfield High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93306 · Kern High
#1236 of 1,343 high schools in California
#15988 of 16,910 nationally
About East Bakersfield High
East Bakersfield High is a public high school located in Bakersfield, in the Kern High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,331 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 1236th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (25th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,331.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; East Bakersfield High ranks 105th of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Bakersfield High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,331
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East Bakersfield High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Horace Mann Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
870 students · 866 m away
Williams Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
452 students · 1.1 km away
Ramon Garza Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students · 1.5 km away
Harding Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students · 1.6 km away
Sierra Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 1.7 km away
Compton Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
586 students · 1.7 km away
College Heights Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
761 students · 1.7 km away
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
614 students · 1.8 km away
Jefferson Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
510 students · 2.1 km away
Washington Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Granite Hills High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,331 students
Heritage High
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2,330 students
Katella High
Anaheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,326 students
Carlsbad High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,336 students
Sunny Hills High
Fullerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,337 students
Independence High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,324 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Bakersfield High a good school?
East Bakersfield High has a Success Index (US) of 15.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1236 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Bakersfield High rank in California?
East Bakersfield High ranks #1236 of 1,343 high schools in California and #15988 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Bakersfield High?
East Bakersfield High had 2,331 students in 2025.
Is East Bakersfield High a elementary school or a high school?
East Bakersfield High is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Bakersfield High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Bakersfield High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.