Best public high schools in the Bakersfield metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the Bakersfield metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Bakersfield metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#5. Wonderful College Prep Academy

- Location: Delano, CA
- Enrollment: 1,900 (22:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#4. Centennial High School

- Location: Kern High School District, CA
- Enrollment: 2,175 (25:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#3. Valley Oaks Charter School

- Location: Kern County Office Of Education, CA
- Enrollment: 1,108 (22:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#2. Liberty High School

- Location: Kern High School District, CA
- Enrollment: 2,358 (27:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. Stockdale High School

- Location: Kern High School District, CA
- Enrollment: 2,298 (27:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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