East Bakersfield High

Summary:

East Bakersfield High is a public high school serving 2,421 students in grades 9-12 in Bakersfield, California, which is part of the Kern High School District. The school has seen fluctuating statewide rankings, ranging from 1,010 out of 2,323 California high schools in 2023-2024 to 1,468 out of 2,133 in 2018-2019, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied between 2 and 3 stars out of 5 in recent years.

East Bakersfield High has shown stronger performance among certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, who have ranked higher compared to other California high schools. However, the school's performance for students with disabilities has been relatively lower. Additionally, East Bakersfield High has experienced a decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 88.9% in 2019-2020 to 80.1% in 2022-2023, and a corresponding increase in its dropout rate from 5.2% to 11.0% during the same period. The school has also seen a significant rise in its chronic absenteeism rate, from 17.6% in 2018-2019 to 27.5% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools within the Kern High School District, such as South High and Highland High, East Bakersfield High generally performs at a lower level in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic proficiency. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (over 89% in 2022-2023) suggests that addressing the unique needs and barriers faced by its predominantly low-income student population could be crucial in improving its overall outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2200 Quincy St.
       Bakersfield, CA  93306-4036


(661) 871-7221

District: Kern High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1010th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,489 Help


Feeder schools for East Bakersfield High:

Elementary:    College Heights Elementary
    Harding Elementary
    Horace Mann Elementary
    Myra A. Noble Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  2,420

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.4%
White:
4.6%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Bakersfield High ranks better than 56.5% of high schools in California. It also ranks 10th among 24 ranked high schools in the Kern High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Bakersfield High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.4%), White (4.6%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Bakersfield High is 24.3. 13 high schools in the Kern High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare East Bakersfield High employs 99.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Bakersfield High is $8,489. 12 high schools in the Kern High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Bakersfield High:

SchoolDigger ranks East Bakersfield High 1010th of 2323 California public high schools. (See East Bakersfield High in the ranking list.)

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Kern High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kern High 895th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Bakersfield High

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Rank History for all students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.92 935th 1653 43.4%
2005 30.30 1042nd 1901 45.2%
2006 28.10 1148th 1968 41.7%
2007 33.58 1051st 2063 49.1%
2008 33.62 1078th 2117 49.1%
2009 38.34 1081st 2238 51.7%
2010 35.35 1128th 2281 50.5%
2011 39.24 1081st 2367 54.3%
2012 32.78 1239th 2354 47.4%
2013 32.78 1244th 2426 48.7%
2015 43.03 1112th 1994 44.2%
2016 37.04 1239th 2039 39.2%
2017 42.60 1190th 2021 41.1%
2018 41.50 1187th 2017 41.2%
2019 27.99 1468th 2133 31.2%
2022 37.50 1248th 2123 41.2%
2023 42.43 1060th 2348 54.9%
2024 44.57 1010th 2323 56.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.55 708th 938 24.5%
2019 39.48 471st 941 49.9%
2022 29.04 862nd 1044 17.4%
2023 40.07 462nd 1323 65.1%
2024 47.16 310th 1350 77.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.70 639th 1547 58.7%
2024 38.51 745th 1534 51.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.25 1048th 1862 43.7%
2019 32.99 1294th 1937 33.2%
2022 44.42 1006th 1943 48.2%
2023 51.48 846th 2247 62.3%
2024 50.60 835th 2235 62.6%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.07 32nd 89 64.0%
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Rank History for Female students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.22 1199th 1760 31.9%
2019 25.85 1350th 1833 26.4%
2022 36.33 1145th 1858 38.4%
2023 42.22 1019th 2118 51.9%
2024 39.18 1096th 2098 47.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 619th 1052 41.2%
2019 22.63 960th 1117 14.1%
2022 28.89 854th 1161 26.4%
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Rank History for Male students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.18 1050th 1834 42.7%
2019 30.38 1271st 1880 32.4%
2022 34.68 1179th 1916 38.5%
2023 40.45 1032nd 2207 53.2%
2024 47.19 877th 2172 59.6%
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Rank History for African American students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.14 469th 582 19.4%
2019 24.06 451st 592 23.8%
2022 41.38 271st 522 48.1%
2023 59.55 224th 720 68.9%
2024 52.99 270th 721 62.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.30 928th 1742 46.7%
2019 33.15 1215th 1814 33.0%
2022 45.71 935th 1861 49.8%
2023 50.22 838th 2142 60.9%
2024 53.26 753rd 2125 64.6%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at East Bakersfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.22 861st 1173 26.6%
2019 23.65 956th 1222 21.8%
2022 33.46 811th 1204 32.6%
2023 38.61 779th 1434 45.7%
2024 56.17 491st 1406 65.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for East Bakersfield High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 980 181 24 975 16 n/a n/a 0 2176
1989 881 166 26 1047 20 n/a n/a 0 2140
1990 748 140 26 1021 16 n/a n/a 0 1951
1991 674 155 25 1060 27 n/a n/a 0 1941
1992 654 117 21 1070 36 n/a n/a 0 1898
1993 650 113 18 1162 30 n/a n/a 0 1973
1994 502 107 15 1004 22 n/a n/a 0 1650
1995 452 106 13 1050 19 n/a n/a 0 1640
1996 452 106 13 1050 19 n/a n/a 0 1640
1997 463 101 15 1120 18 n/a n/a 0 1717
1998 468 96 15 1221 20 n/a n/a 0 1820
1999 481 117 20 1320 17 n/a n/a 0 1955
2000 490 115 31 1376 28 n/a n/a 0 2040
2001 455 116 27 1426 31 n/a n/a 0 2055
2002 433 115 29 1457 34 n/a n/a 0 2068
2003 433 115 29 1457 34 n/a n/a 0 2068
2004 387 150 35 1529 34 n/a n/a 0 2135
2005 356 149 38 1602 29 n/a n/a 0 2174
2006 343 165 36 1725 43 n/a n/a 0 2312
2007 335 121 36 1716 36 n/a n/a 12 2256
2008 310 120 28 1721 28 n/a n/a 0 2207
2009 288 133 16 1788 27 7 8 0 2267
2010 258 136 18 1850 25 5 10 0 2302
2011 218 118 13 1865 24 5 15 0 2258
2012 206 118 13 1862 21 4 22 0 2246
2013 171 80 13 1854 17 6 26 0 2167
2014 156 82 13 1815 12 5 21 0 2104
2015 150 103 17 1813 15 4 12 0 2114
2016 161 107 20 1894 20 4 11 0 2217
2017 161 100 19 1829 24 5 7 0 2145
2018 159 122 19 2013 21 5 7 0 2346
2019 145 130 17 2030 16 3 8 0 2349
2020 139 137 20 2062 10 3 15 0 2386
2021 143 120 21 2090 13 0 13 0 2400
2022 128 130 26 2246 13 0 11 0 2554
2023 117 115 24 2142 10 0 13 0 2421
2024 112 109 16 2163 10 0 10 0 2420

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Bakersfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2176 87.7 24.8 n/a
1989 2140 87.9 24.3 n/a
1990 1951 87.9 22.1 n/a
1991 1941 83.9 23.1 n/a
1992 1898 85.3 22.2 37
1993 1973 73.5 26.8 41.6
1994 1650 68.7 24.0 44.8
1995 1640 64.8 25.3 45.9
1996 1640 64.8 25.3 45.9
1997 1717 63.4 27.1 32.9
1998 1820 69.0 26.4 50.9
1999 1955 74.1 26.4 50.6
2000 2040 67.2 30.4 49.4
2001 2055 91.8 22.4 52.6
2002 2068 95.2 21.7 51
2003 2068 95.2 21.7 51
2004 2135 90.8 23.5 52.9
2005 2174 93.4 23.3 56.9
2006 2312 96.6 23.9 55.7
2007 2256 106.4 21.2 55.9
2008 2207 113.2 19.5 56.8
2009 2267 93.8 20.2 66.8
2010 2302 93.4 24.6 69
2011 2258 n/a n/a 72.1
2012 2246 87.8 25.5 n/a
2013 2167 92.7 23.3 75.5
2014 2104 83.5 25.1 77.6
2015 2114 81.0 26.0 82.3
2016 2217 85.0 26.0 82.4
2017 2145 88.9 24.1 81.5
2018 2346 83.7 28.0 82.1
2019 2349 96.9 24.2 83.4
2020 2386 n/a n/a 85.2
2021 2400 95.4 25.1 85.7
2022 2554 106.3 24.0 85.8
2023 2421 98.1 24.6 89.1
2024 2420 99.4 24.3 91.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Bakersfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2176 87.7 24.8 n/a
1989 2140 87.9 24.3 n/a
1990 1951 87.9 22.1 n/a
1991 1941 83.9 23.1 n/a
1992 1898 85.3 22.2 37
1993 1973 73.5 26.8 41.6
1994 1650 68.7 24.0 44.8
1995 1640 64.8 25.3 45.9
1996 1640 64.8 25.3 45.9
1997 1717 63.4 27.1 32.9
1998 1820 69.0 26.4 50.9
1999 1955 74.1 26.4 50.6
2000 2040 67.2 30.4 49.4
2001 2055 91.8 22.4 52.6
2002 2068 95.2 21.7 51
2003 2068 95.2 21.7 51
2004 2135 90.8 23.5 52.9
2005 2174 93.4 23.3 56.9
2006 2312 96.6 23.9 55.7
2007 2256 106.4 21.2 55.9
2008 2207 113.2 19.5 56.8
2009 2267 93.8 20.2 66.8
2010 2302 93.4 24.6 69
2011 2258 n/a n/a 72.1
2012 2246 87.8 25.5 n/a
2013 2167 92.7 23.3 75.5
2014 2104 83.5 25.1 77.6
2015 2114 81.0 26.0 82.3
2016 2217 85.0 26.0 82.4
2017 2145 88.9 24.1 81.5
2018 2346 83.7 28.0 82.1
2019 2349 96.9 24.2 83.4
2020 2386 n/a n/a 85.2
2021 2400 95.4 25.1 85.7
2022 2554 106.3 24.0 85.8
2023 2421 98.1 24.6 89.1
2024 2420 99.4 24.3 91.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Bakersfield High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,489

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Bakersfield High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1468th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1060th of 2348 High schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Bakersfield High)37.354.5
 17.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kern High)51.151
 0.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Bakersfield High)1611.7
 4.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kern High)2117
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (East Bakersfield High)13.719.2
 5.5%
   11th Grade Science (Kern High)22.623.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (East Bakersfield High)013.1
 13.1%
   12th Grade Science (Kern High)13.115.6
 2.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23492421
 3.1%
African American130115
 11.5%
American Indian1610
 37.5%
Asian1724
 41.2%
Hispanic20302142
 5.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White145117
 19.3%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.4%89.1%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Bakersfield High

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,420 students attended East Bakersfield High.

East Bakersfield High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : College Heights Elementary
Elementary : Harding Elementary
Elementary : Horace Mann Elementary
Elementary : Myra A. Noble Elementary
Elementary : Williams Elementary

East Bakersfield High ranks 1010th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at East Bakersfield High are 89% Hispanic, 5% White, 5% African American.


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