At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
2,324
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
75%+9.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Independence High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 2,324 students. It is part of the Kern High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictKern High
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93311
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061954012132
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,324
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino60.9%
Black / African American7.8%
Asian8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native19.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.0%
Hispanic
60.9%
Black
7.8%
Asian
8.0%
Two+
1.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.