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Independence High School
  • Public
  • BAKERSFIELD, CA
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Public School
Kern High School District
Independence High School
#4 in Niche Standout High Schools in Bakersfield Area
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • BAKERSFIELD, CA
  • 435 reviews
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    Academics at Independence High School

    Academics
    B
    Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%

    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    65%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    21%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    65%
    AP Enrollment
    18%
    AP Math Enrollment
    Average
    AP Science Enrollment
    Low
    Number of AP Courses Offered
    13
    AP Other Enrollment
    High
    Advanced Math Enrollment
    Average
    IB Program Offered
    No

    SAT and ACT Test Scores

    Average SAT
    1110
    215 responses
    Math
    550
    Verbal
    560
    Average ACT
    25
    22 responses
    Math
    25
    Reading
    27
    English
    25
    Science
    24
    Test Prep Options
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    • 200-Point SAT & 4-Point ACT Score Improvement Guarantees
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    Colleges Students Are Considering

    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    What Students Want to Study

    Popular Majors

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

    • Psychology
      118 Students
    • Biology
      115 Students
    • Nursing
      103 Students
    • Business
      97 Students
    • Computer Science
      56 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      41 Students
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      36 Students
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      34 Students
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      31 Students
    • Chemistry
      28 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 52 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      2%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      23%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      75%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 35 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      26%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      46%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      29%
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