Highland High School
Bakersfield, CA 93306-2819
Phone: (661) 872-2777
Fax: (661) 871-6052
District: Kern Union High School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1966 students
Highland High School, located in Bakersfield, California, serves grades 9-12 in the Kern Union High School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Highland High School is a public school in the Kern Union High School District located in Bakersfield, CA. The principal of Highland High School is Debra Vigstrom. As of 2015, the students are 66.3% Hispanic; 20.7% White, non-Hispanic; 5.6% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.2% Asian; 1.5% Multiracial; 1.5% Filipino; 1.2% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.1% Pacific Islander. 62.7% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 8.1% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.3% | — | — |
| White, non-Hispanic | 20.7% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 5.6% | — | — |
| Asian | 2.2% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | — | — |
| Filipino | 1.5% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1.2% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 62.7% | — | — |
| English learners | 8.1% | — | — |
There are no bases within 50 miles of Highland High School.