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Stockdale High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Bakersfield Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 493 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Stockdale High School is a highly rated, public school located in Bakersfield, CA. It has 2,158 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 29 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading.
    Address
    2800 Buena Vista Rd
    Bakersfield, CA 93311
    Telephone
    (661) 665-2800
    Website
    kernhigh.org
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    Stockdale High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    77%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    42%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1230
    432 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    97 responses
    AP Enrollment
    25%
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $60,058
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,035
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $228,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.54 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.54 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 185 responses
    Report
    • Pep rallies
      22%
    • Spirit week
      16%
    • Senior Sunrise/Sunset
      15%
    • Sport events
      14%
    • Plays
      11%
    • National Honor Society
      7%
    • Musicals
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,158
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    32%
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.63 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.63 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.63 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    29:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $87,481
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10.2%
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.71 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.71 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.71 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,670/ year
    National
    $12,239
    94%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.80 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.80 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.80 responses
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    Stockdale High School was great experience for me. All those people were amazing and I enjoyed staying over here. I love all the Rally boys and Rally girls dance were excellent. The teachers have excellent service for working with students to help them learn about new things in every subject to be ready in future career goals. Having more curricular programs that students can enjoy playing sports or joining after school clubs was the great idea. I like they included new clubs like Fashion Club, International Club and Kpop Club. Also they included electives as Young Adult Novel and Medical Academy. I glad I’m a Stockdale alumni and didn’t leave this school. I would call it “Once a Mustang! Always a Mustang!”
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    Overall, my years at Stockdale have been great! I have made many memories here and this place will always have a special place in my heart. The teachers here genuinely care about the students and not just their grades but their well-being as well. The one thing I would change though is the constant pressure to be #1. That goal to be number 1 can cause much stress and competition between students which can be really unhealthy to an extent.
    Stockdale High School was an absolutely fantastic experience for me! The teachers, the students, the opportunities, and everything else about the school is nearly perfect. Stockdale has arguably the most academic high school campus in Bakersfield, sending students to some of the most elite colleges including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, USC, UCLA, and many more. I am extremely happy with Stockdale and all of its opportunities and I will forever be grateful for the years I was privileged to attend this school.