For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,904 students in 93306, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 93306, CA are Highland High School, Foothill High School and East Bakersfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93306 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93306, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93306 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93306, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 2,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Foothill High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 366-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 2,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
East Bakersfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Quincy St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7221
Gr: 9-12 | 2,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 93306, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 93306, CA include Highland High School, Foothill High School and East Bakersfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in 93306?
3 public high schools are located in 93306.
What is the racial composition of students in 93306?
93306 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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