South High School
Bakersfield, CA 93304-6150
Phone: (661) 831-3680
Fax: (661) 837-2756
District: Kern Union High School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 2107 students
Bakersfield's South High School serves grades 9-12 in the Kern Union High School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10.
South High School is a public school located in Bakersfield, CA. 2107 students attend South High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 3/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 SAT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using 2019 Average ACT score data from California Department of Education, using 2019 ACT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from California Department of Education, using 2025 Percent of students who meet UC/CSU entrance requirements data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: August 18, 2013
South High School has a wonderful environment with the newest changes with the campus's remodeling. The students have a good vibe with one other and they seem to click and become friends easily. The teachers here are great and are willing to help you in about everything they can to make you succeed. councilor's are also there to help you out with whatever you need to do to keep you on track with what you want to do, such as prepping for college. there are also clubs that the students may be interested like the link crew, they are there to help out the freshman with just about anything like finding there class helping them meet other students and get to know more people that are in the upper classes and get socialize with everyone. there are many interesting about south high that people don't know about and they can be so critical and just assume things. the school is a wonderful place to be at and home of the rebels.
Posted: February 5, 2012
I am a teacher who has been in the KHSD for over 13 years and 3 different schools. We have some of the best educators in the district our AP students can compete with any school in the district. We do not have the problems that most people assume we have. I could have taken another position at another school, but our students are great and i can't see myself anywhere else. Rebels for life.
Posted: February 3, 2012
All of my current teachers are obviously very well learned in what they teach and go beyond what is expected. They continuously inform us what are goals should be and how we can get there. I am in GATE classes and my peers and I are constantly competing academically. We're constantly reminded of the different clubs & sports there are & are always being encouraged by staff to join. There is a group of upper classmen(seniors/juniors) who come into our classes and talk to us about how we can get involved & what we need to do to succeed. They constantly tell us that if we need help, whether academic or personal, we can ask a teacher to contact them or just look for them during lunch or passing periods. We have a new principal this year and I have seen her many times during lunch talking to students & at school activities. I participate in sports & every coach will tell you the same thing, first come grades then come skills. You may be the best athlete but if your failing a class or not doing your work then you won't get as much play time. At South your ethnicity or social/economic background doesn't matter, what matters is the type of person you are. Here you will always find friends.
Posted: April 24, 2011
Ok the postive first. I had great communication with several freshman teachers. To the extent in which cell numbers were exchanged. So we had daily, contact regarding my child. On his Participation, and work that he completed or didnt complete. So for those teachers i give a 5 star review. There was staff that were too busy trying to be cool, and friends with the students. That when i was there, i felt they were able to shoot the breeze in the office ,if they had a good relationship with certain staff members. So office staff I give a 2 star. So the students. Now sure there is good and bad in all schools. I seen lots of bullying, after school, and other things that wont be posted on this site. I feel that they need to improve security , durning all hrs of the day as long as there is students on campus. Overall i give south high a 2 star review
Posted: April 21, 2011
Although South high doesnt have the best academics in Kern County,the students try their best, they are spirited, and a lot of the teachers know how to teach to the students where they understand the curiculum. South is an approving school because of the support from the staff, administration, and faculty.
Posted: December 14, 2010
Often times there are stereotypes that target South High primarily based on its location. However, the staff is willing to assist students to succeed. At any rate, to describe the administration as "cool" demonstrates low status of acknowledgement and proves lack of knowledge since this is primary term. Furthermore, the School has been reported that 30% of senior graduates are accepted into a four year university which is perhaps higher than any high school in Kern County. With this purpose in mind, the school is overall successful and consists of rigorous courses that prepare students for after life and here the students become a family. Therefore, in order to criticize South High make sure you at least walk the halls .
Posted: March 28, 2010
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Posted: September 17, 2009
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