Independence High School
Bakersfield, CA 93311-9752
Phone: (661) 834-8001
Fax: (664) 398-0899
District: Kern Union High School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 2048 students
Independence High School, located in Bakersfield, California, serves grades 9-12 in the Kern Union High School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Independence High School is a public school in the Kern Union High School District located in Bakersfield, CA. The principal of Independence High School is Debbie Thompson. As of 2015, the students are 53.2% Hispanic; 25.6% White, non-Hispanic; 7.7% Black, non-Hispanic; 5.8% Asian; 3.1% Filipino; 2.4% Multiracial; 0.7% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.1% Pacific Islander. 49.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 2.9% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.2% | — | — |
| White, non-Hispanic | 25.6% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 7.7% | — | — |
| Asian | 5.8% | — | — |
| Filipino | 3.1% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.7% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 49.6% | — | — |
| English learners | 2.9% | — | — |
There are no bases within 50 miles of Independence High School.