Performance
Independence High — Academic Performance
Standardised assessments, graduation outcomes and college-readiness metrics for Independence High in Bakersfield, California.
Headline Indicator
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Science (CAST)
California Science Test, percentage meeting or exceeding the standard, 2025
CAASPP
37%
Met or exceeded the standard
2025
7%
Exceeded the standard
588
Students tested
| Grade | Met or exceeded | Exceeded | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 38% | 8% | 570 |
| Grade 12 | 6% | 0% | 18 |
Source: test_scores, CAASPP science results for 2025. Percentages are of students with a reported score. Results for very small groups are suppressed by the state and show as -.
Results by Student Group
CAASPP 2025, percentage meeting or exceeding the standard for each reported student group
| Student group | English Language Arts | Mathematics | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | 66% 581 tested | 19% 578 tested | 37% 588 tested |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 73% 271 tested | 18% 271 tested | 35% 277 tested |
| Male | 61% 310 tested | 19% 307 tested | 39% 311 tested |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Asian | 81% 36 tested | 40% 35 tested | 62% 39 tested |
| Black or African American | 66% 44 tested | 12% 43 tested | 34% 41 tested |
| Filipino | 77% 13 tested | 38% 13 tested | 71% 14 tested |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64% 373 tested | 17% 373 tested | 32% 380 tested |
| White | 69% 88 tested | 18% 87 tested | 47% 87 tested |
| Two or more races | 71% 17 tested | 18% 17 tested | 35% 17 tested |
| Socioeconomic status | |||
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% 439 tested | 17% 436 tested | 34% 446 tested |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 71% 142 tested | 24% 142 tested | 46% 142 tested |
| English learners | |||
| Reclassified fluent English proficient | 76% 168 tested | 21% 167 tested | 42% 168 tested |
| Initial fluent English proficient | 86% 14 tested | 36% 14 tested | 57% 14 tested |
| Ever an English learner | 74% 171 tested | 20% 172 tested | 40% 178 tested |
| Never an English learner | 63% 410 tested | 18% 406 tested | 36% 410 tested |
| English only | 62% 396 tested | 17% 392 tested | 35% 396 tested |
| Disability | |||
| Students with disabilities | 28% 43 tested | 7% 43 tested | 12% 43 tested |
| No reported disability | 70% 538 tested | 20% 535 tested | 39% 545 tested |
| Parent education | |||
| Parent not a high school graduate | 73% 33 tested | 18% 34 tested | 31% 36 tested |
| Parent high school graduate | 61% 131 tested | 13% 132 tested | 36% 126 tested |
| Parent some college | 65% 134 tested | 17% 134 tested | 35% 134 tested |
| Parent college graduate | 68% 165 tested | 19% 160 tested | 39% 167 tested |
| Parent graduate school | 76% 59 tested | 42% 60 tested | 52% 61 tested |
View 14 further student groups reported by the state
| Student group | English Language Arts | Mathematics | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not armed forces family member | 66% 581 tested | 19% 578 tested | 37% 588 tested |
| Not migrant education | 66% 580 tested | 19% 577 tested | 37% 587 tested |
| Not homeless | 67% 577 tested | 19% 574 tested | 37% 584 tested |
| Not foster youth | 67% 576 tested | 19% 574 tested | 37% 581 tested |
| Fluent English proficient and English only | 67% 578 tested | 19% 573 tested | 38% 578 tested |
| Hispanic or Latino (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 64% 300 tested | 17% 299 tested | 29% 304 tested |
| Hispanic or Latino (Not Econ. Disadvantaged) | 67% 73 tested | 18% 74 tested | 42% 76 tested |
| Parent education declined to state | 66% 58 tested | 11% 57 tested | 30% 63 tested |
| White (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 70% 46 tested | 11% 45 tested | 49% 47 tested |
| White (Not Econ. Disadvantaged) | 69% 42 tested | 26% 42 tested | 45% 40 tested |
| Black or African American (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 61% 33 tested | 9% 33 tested | 26% 31 tested |
| Asian (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 77% 31 tested | 30% 30 tested | 58% 33 tested |
| Two or more races (Econ. Disadvantaged) | 64% 14 tested | 21% 14 tested | 36% 14 tested |
| Black or African American (Not Econ. Disadvantaged) | 82% 11 tested | - | - |
Source: test_scores, CAASPP 2025 student group breakdown. Groups the state suppresses for privacy, or that are too small to report, show as - rather than zero. Groups overlap, so the figures do not sum to the all students row.
English Learner Proficiency (ELPAC)
English Language Proficiency Assessments for California, summative overall performance, 2025
2025
38%
Level 4, well developed
The level used towards reclassification
2025
69%
Level 3 or 4, moderately or well developed
71
English learners tested
| Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 3 or 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 28 | 14% | 14% | 14% | 57% | 71% |
| Grade 10 | 19 | 21% | 16% | 42% | 21% | 63% |
| Grade 11 | 13 | 23% | 8% | 54% | 15% | 69% |
| Grade 12 | 11 | 9% | 18% | 27% | 45% | 73% |
Level 1 Minimally developed. Level 2 Somewhat developed. Level 3 Moderately developed. Level 4 Well developed.
View ELPAC by student group (16 groups)
| Student group | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 3 or 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Special Education Services | 68 | 18% | 12% | 31% | 40% | 71% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 60 | 15% | 12% | 33% | 40% | 73% |
| ELs enrolled 12 months or more | 59 | 14% | 14% | 32% | 41% | 73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 18% | 14% | 30% | 38% | 68% |
| Primary language: Spanish | 50 | 18% | 14% | 30% | 38% | 68% |
| EL - 6+ years in program | 41 | 0% | 10% | 34% | 56% | 90% |
| Male | 39 | 21% | 15% | 36% | 28% | 64% |
| Female | 32 | 13% | 13% | 25% | 50% | 75% |
| LTEL | 31 | 0% | 13% | 35% | 52% | 87% |
| Asian | 17 | 18% | 18% | 29% | 35% | 65% |
| EL - 1 year in program | 15 | 53% | 13% | 20% | 13% | 33% |
| Primary language: Punjabi | 14 | 14% | 14% | 36% | 36% | 71% |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 11 | 27% | 27% | 18% | 27% | 45% |
| EL - less than 1 year in program | 9 | - | - | - | - | - |
| ELs enrolled fewer than 12 months | 9 | - | - | - | - | - |
| EL - 2 years in program | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
Source: school_elpac, California Department of Education summative ELPAC 2025. Percentages are of English learners with a reported overall performance level. Grades and groups too small to report are suppressed by the state and show as -, which is not the same as zero.
Graduation Rate
High-school adjusted cohort graduation rates — most recent year
View graduation by subgroup (119 rows)
| Year | Cohort | Subgroup | Cohort Size | % Grad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 534 | 93% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Asian · All | 32 | 100% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 46 | 98% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 68 | 81% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 453 | 93% |
| 2025 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 54 | 91% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Female · All | 252 | 92% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 14 | 64% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 346 | 92% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 23 | 83% |
| 2025 | 4YR | Male · All | 282 | 94% |
| 2025 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 90 | 90% |
| 2024 | — | All Students in School · All | 596 | 93% |
| 2023 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 600 | 94% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Asian · All | 46 | 94% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 42 | 93% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 80 | 80% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 490 | 95% |
| 2023 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 55 | 96% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Female · All | 314 | 97% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Filipino · All | 13 | 100% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 14 | 79% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 382 | 96% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 15 | 67% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Male · All | 286 | 91% |
| 2023 | 4YR | Not Reported · All | 12 | 83% |
| 2023 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 89 | 90% |
| 2022 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 540 | 95% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Asian · All | 32 | 91% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 42 | 93% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 76 | 86% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 429 | 95% |
| 2022 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 36 | 92% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Female · All | 276 | 97% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 13 | 77% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 325 | 95% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Male · All | 264 | 93% |
| 2022 | 4YR | Not Reported · All | 20 | 95% |
| 2022 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 103 | 97% |
| 2021 | 4yr_ACGR | All Students · All Students in School | 498 | 94% |
| 2021 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 498 | 94% |
| 2021 | 4YR | American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American · All | 4 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Asian/Pacific Islander · All | 39 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 42 | 85% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 65 | 67% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 386 | 93% |
| 2021 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 28 | 70% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 8 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 305 | 96% |
| 2021 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 8 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 21 | — |
| 2021 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 87 | 92% |
| 2020 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 502 | 95% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Asian · All | 28 | 100% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 38 | 92% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 60 | 82% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 374 | 95% |
| 2020 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 39 | 87% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Female · All | 246 | 98% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 301 | 95% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Male · All | 256 | 93% |
| 2020 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 18 | 100% |
| 2020 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 105 | 96% |
| 2019 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 502 | 95% |
| 2019 | 4YR | American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American · All | 3 | — |
| 2019 | 4YR | Asian · All | 37 | 95% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 38 | 95% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 60 | 84% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Economically Disadvantaged · All | 374 | 95% |
| 2019 | 4YR | English Learner · All | 39 | 84% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Foster care students · All | 6 | 75% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Hispanic/Latino · All | 301 | 95% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Homeless · All | 6 | 75% |
| 2019 | 4YR | Multicultural/Multiethnic/Multiracial/other · All | 18 | 90% |
| 2019 | 4YR | White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) · All | 105 | 97% |
| 2018 | 4YR | All Students in School · All | 504 | 95% |
| 2018 | 4YR | American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American · All | 2 | — |
| 2018 | 4YR | Asian · All | 41 | 84% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Black (not Hispanic) African American · All | 39 | 95% |
| 2018 | 4YR | Children with disabilities · All | 54 | 64% |
University Eligibility and Diploma Seals
A to G course completion and diploma seals for the 2025 four year adjusted cohort
2025
40%
Met UC and CSU entrance requirements (A to G)
Eligible to apply to a UC or CSU campus
2025
14%
State Seal of Biliteracy
2025
35%
Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
2025
5%
Cohort dropout rate
Cohort of 534 students. 93% graduated (CDE cohort measure, 2025). 0% still enrolled.
View A to G completion by student group (12 groups)
| Student group | Cohort | Graduated | A to G | Biliteracy | Dropout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Students in School | 534 | 93% | 40% | 14% | 5% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 453 | 93% | 38% | 14% | 6% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 346 | 92% | 38% | 18% | 6% |
| Male | 282 | 94% | 35% | 11% | 4% |
| Female | 252 | 92% | 45% | 17% | 6% |
| White or Caucasian (not Hispanic) | 90 | 90% | 44% | 4% | 7% |
| Children with disabilities | 68 | 81% | 11% | 4% | 7% |
| English Learner | 54 | 91% | 12% | 22% | 6% |
| Black (not Hispanic) African American | 46 | 98% | 36% | 0% | 2% |
| Asian | 32 | 100% | 53% | 19% | 0% |
| Homeless | 23 | 83% | 11% | 16% | 13% |
| Foster care students | 14 | 64% | 11% | 0% | 21% |
View earlier cohorts (3 years)
| Cohort year | Cohort | Graduated | A to G | Biliteracy | Golden State Seal | Dropout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 600 | 94% | 36% | 9% | 38% | 3% |
| 2022 | 540 | 95% | 45% | 10% | 48% | 3% |
| 2020 | 502 | 95% | 36% | 10% | 34% | 2% |
Source: school_grad_outcomes, California Department of Education four year adjusted cohort outcomes for 2025. A to G refers to the subject requirements a student must complete to be eligible to apply to the University of California and California State University systems. Rates the department suppresses for small cohorts show as -.
SAT / ACT Participation
College-readiness exams from CRDC and state files
CRDC 2021
16
CRDC: total SAT/ACT takers
Sources: state assessment files (EDFacts), school_graduation_v2 (NCES adjusted-cohort), school_sat_act + CRDC SAT/ACT.