publichighGrade 9-12

West High

1200 New Stine Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309, United States

+1 (661) 832-2822

http://west.kernhigh.org

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West High Overview

About This School

West High is a public high in Bakersfield, California, serving 2,159 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 78 teachers with an average salary of $116,170. Instruction is delivered with a student-teacher ratio of 27:1, while academic support is provided through a ratio of 359 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. In terms of ethnicity, the population is 75% Hispanic, 10% Black, 7% White, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

2,159

Total Students

Grade 9-12

27:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

78 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Kern County

Students per Counselor

359:1

West High Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

27:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.7:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

359

Students per Counselor

West High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$116,170

City Avg: $103,110

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio27:1

Students per Counselor359:1

West High Student Demographics

Student Body

51.78%

Male

48.08%

Female

Total Enrollment: 2,159 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White6.81%

Hispanic75.36%

Asian1.34%

Black10.19%

Two or More Races5.33%

Native American0.69%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West High

Q: What is West High?

A: West High is a high public located in Bakersfield.

Q: How many students attend West High?

A: West High has approximately 2,159 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West High is 27:1.

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Detailed Information about West High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About West High - Bakersfield, CA

Quick Facts about West High
School Name	West High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	1200 New Stine Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309, Bakersfield, CA
County	Kern County
Phone	+1 (661) 832-2822
Total Students	2,159
Student-Teacher Ratio	27:1
Full-Time Teachers	78
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West High

What is West High?

West High is a high public located in Bakersfield.

How many students attend West High?

West High has approximately 2,159 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?

The student-teacher ratio at West High is 27:1.

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