Independence High
- 2,324 Students
- 89.3 Teachers (FTE)
- 26:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (661)834-8001 Phone
- http://independence.kernhigh.org Website
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Independence High
Bakersfield, CA 93311
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (22)
2,324
Students
89.3
Teachers
26:1
Student:Teacher
(661)834-8001
Phone
http://independence.kernhigh.org
Website
Independence High is a public school administered by the Kern High district in Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 2,324 students enrolled; a 26:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs California High School Average
Enrollment
2,324.0
State avg: 846.0
▲ 175% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
26.01:1
State avg: 18.2:1
▲ 43% worse
Free Lunch %
74.7%
State avg: 66.5%
▲ 12% worse
School Details
School Name
Independence High
NCESSCH ID
061954012132
State School ID
CA-1563529-0116392
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8001 Old River Rd.
City
Bakersfield
State
California
ZIP Code
93311
County
Kern County
Metro Area
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0620
State Leg. Upper
06012
State Leg. Lower
06032
Latitude
35.28274
Longitude
-119.11116
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
2,324
Total Students
89.3
Teachers FTE
26:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
89.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 89.3 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 1,735 | 74.7% |
| Not Applicable | 874 | 37.6% |
District Info
District Name
Kern High
LEAID
0619540
State LEA ID
CA-1563529
Phone
(661)827-3100
Website
http://www.kernhigh.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Bakersfield
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,002,410K
Federal Revenue
$99,711K
State Revenue
$668,474K
Local Revenue
$234,225K
Total Expenditure
$868,488K
Instruction Exp.
$374,622K
Support Services
$348,311K
Other Current Exp.
$25,282K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Independence High, answered using official NCES data.