Bakersfield High vs Central Academy of Arts and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 655 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bakersfield High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,069 students
Central Academy of Arts and Technology
Bakersfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
179 students
| Measure | Bakersfield High Bakersfield, California | Central Academy of Arts and Technology Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #974 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #14299 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 3,069 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 3,069 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Academy of Arts and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 81.5%).
- •Central Academy of Arts and Technology does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 25.8).
- •Bakersfield High is the larger school with 3,069 students compared with 179.
- •Bakersfield High is a public school while Central Academy of Arts and Technology is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield High better than Central Academy of Arts and Technology?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bakersfield High and Central Academy of Arts and Technology?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bakersfield High: 3,069. Central Academy of Arts and Technology: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bakersfield High and Central Academy of Arts and Technology rank in California?
Bakersfield High is 974th of 1,343 and Central Academy of Arts and Technology is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).