Independence High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
8001 Old River Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311 · (661) 834-8001 · Part of Kern High School District
Bakersfield’s School Grade C better than 30% of California school districts
Students
2,324
Students per teacher
26:1
Free or reduced lunch
75%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Independence High
- Larger classes: 26 students per teacher
- No state test results published for this school
On the path
Where Bakersfield kids come from and go next. The whole path →
7–814 middle schoolsDepends on your address
9–12Independence HighYou are here
Location
Directions ↗8001 Old River Rd., Bakersfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9555
Grade 10595
Grade 11649
Grade 12525
Enrollment over time
2,283’20
2,314’21
2,394’22
2,334’23
2,324’24
About steady since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 65%White 14%Black 8%Asian 8%Two or more races 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Independence High from Bakersfield families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.