West High School
Bakersfield, CA 93309-3534
Phone: (661) 832-2822
Fax: (661) 831-5606
District: Kern Union High School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 2124 students
Bakersfield's West High School serves grades 9-12 in the Kern Union High School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
West High School is a public school in the Kern Union High School District located in Bakersfield, CA. The principal of West High School is Terrie Bernardin. As of 2015, the students are 59.7% Hispanic; 13.2% Black, non-Hispanic; 12.4% White, non-Hispanic; 1.7% Asian; 1.6% Multiracial; 1% Filipino; 0.4% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.1% Pacific Islander. 78.7% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 10.2% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.7% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 13.2% | — | — |
| White, non-Hispanic | 12.4% | — | — |
| Asian | 1.7% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | — | — |
| Filipino | 1% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.4% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 78.7% | — | — |
| English learners | 10.2% | — | — |
There are no bases within 50 miles of West High School.