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Kern High School District

Highland High

Bakersfield, California

2,599 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(661)872-2777

2,599

Students

25:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,026

B

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

25

A-

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

16

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

17%

C

of students
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

C+

students per teacher
Below Avg
Graduation Rate

85%

A

Excellent
This Week at Highland High – July 26, 2026

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ACT Prep

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Highland High

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Highland High.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline
+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

March 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027

CAASPP — Statewide Window

Testing window
CA

School Milestones

October 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026

Private School Affidavit Filing Window

Other
CA
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School Details
Address

2900 Royal Scots Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Phone

(661)872-2777

District

Kern High School District

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