Independence High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93311 · Kern High
#773 of 1,343 high schools in California
#12791 of 16,910 nationally
About Independence High
Independence High is a public high located in Bakersfield, in the Kern High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,324 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 773rd of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (67th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,324.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; Independence High ranks 54th of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.1
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 Independence High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,324
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Buena Vista Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
713 students · 2.2 km away
Donald E. Suburu
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
803 students · 3.5 km away
Earl Warren Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
965 students · 3.5 km away
Sing Lum Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
809 students · 3.5 km away
Grow Public Schools
Bakersfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,446 students · 3.7 km away
Old River Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
795 students · 3.8 km away
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
994 students · 4.1 km away
Tevis Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
807 students · 4.5 km away
Bill L. Williams Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
926 students · 4.7 km away
Ridgeview High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,575 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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Anaheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,326 students
Heritage High
Menifee · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,330 students
Central Valley High
Ceres · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students
Granite Hills High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,331 students
East Bakersfield High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,331 students
Saugus High
Saugus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence High a good school?
Independence High has a Success Index (US) of 32.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #773 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 Independence High rank in California?
Independence High ranks #773 of 1,343 high schools in California and #12791 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence High?
Independence High had 2,324 students in 2025.
Is Independence High a elementary school or a high school?
Independence High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.