For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,664 students in 93309, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 93309, CA are West High School and Kern Workforce 2000 Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93309 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93309, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93309 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93309, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
Grades: 9-12
| 2,090 students
Rank: #22.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 827-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
93309, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Able Center (High) (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 396-4420
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 93309, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 93309, CA include West High School and Kern Workforce 2000 Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 93309?
2 public high schools are located in 93309.
What is the racial composition of students in 93309?
93309 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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