For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,088 students in 93301, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 93301, CA are Valley Oaks Charter, Bakersfield High School and Kern County Juvenile Court. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93301 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93301, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93301 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bakersfield High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93301, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3501 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-6700
Grades: K-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #22.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
93301, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Learning Center (Charter) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1300 17th St. City Centre
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 636-4714
Grades: 2-12
| 1,284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 93301, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 93301, CA include Valley Oaks Charter, Bakersfield High School and Kern County Juvenile Court.
How many public high schools are located in 93301?
5 public high schools are located in 93301.
What is the racial composition of students in 93301?
93301 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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