B+
Above Average
81/100

Highland High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2900 Royal Scots Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 63% · Math 23% proficient · 62nd percentile in California
Graduation
A
94% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
2,543
Students
enrolled
23.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%62/100reading 75th percentile, math 50th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%79/10094% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%63/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+15 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−14 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate94% (+18 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%37%reading +11 pts, math -6 pts58th percentile (list)
Black55%10%reading +19 pts, math -5 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic59%18%reading +13 pts, math -3 pts66th percentile (list)
Asian90%50%reading +12 pts, math -16 pts57th percentile (list)
Low-income58%17%reading +13 pts, math -5 pts65th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2900 Royal Scots Way
City Bakersfield
ZIP Code 93306
District 0619540
NCES School ID 061954002345
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93306

Understanding the community around Highland High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,060
Per Capita Income $28,637
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
High School or Higher 75.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $265,600
Median Rent $1,190
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 75.5%
White 14.7%
Black 5.0%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Races 1.0%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,543
Teachers (FTE) 106.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland High?
Highland High has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highland High?
Highland High has 2,543 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.9:1.
What grades does Highland High serve?
Highland High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland High receive per student?
Highland High receives $19,114 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland High in 93306 ▼
Avg Home Value
$351,611
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,736
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
37.3%

Other Schools in 93306

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026