For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,901 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bakersfield, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Downtown are Bakersfield High School, Kern County Juvenile Court and Kern County Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Bakersfield, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Bakersfield, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bakersfield High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bakersfield, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1241 G St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-9841
Grades: 9-12
| 3,024 students
Rank: #22.
Kern County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Grades: K-12
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Kern County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4327
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Kern County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4788
Grades: K-12
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bakersfield, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bakersfield, CA include Bakersfield High School, Kern County Juvenile Court and Kern County Community.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bakersfield?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bakersfield?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Bakersfield public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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