B+
South High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
1101 Planz Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93304 · (661) 831-3680 · Part of Kern High School District
Students
2,107
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about South High
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 41 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 24:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9.3% since 2020
On the path
Where Smith Corner kids come from and go next.
7–8Richland Junior Highin Shafter
9–12South HighYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts90%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
1101 Planz Rd., Bakersfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9561
Grade 10539
Grade 11538
Grade 12469
Enrollment over time
2,323’20
2,299’21
2,176’22
2,150’23
2,107’24
Down 9.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 84%Black 8%White 4%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.