For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 7,026 students in 93306, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 93306, CA are East Bakersfield High School, Highland High School and Foothill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93306 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93306, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93306 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93306, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Bakersfield High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Quincy St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Grades: 9-12
| 2,420 students
Rank: #22.
Highland High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 2,543 students
Rank: #33.
Foothill High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Grades: 9-12
| 2,063 students
93306, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rafer Johnson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 93306, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 93306, CA include East Bakersfield High School, Highland High School and Foothill High School.
How many public high schools are located in 93306?
3 public high schools are located in 93306.
What is the racial composition of students in 93306?
93306 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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