Highland High

Highland High School is a well-known public high school in Bakersfield, California, with about 2,543 students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in the Kern High School District and has about 24 students for every teacher. The school is known as one of the best because it has a diverse student body, with 85% of students being minorities and 82% being economically disadvantaged. Highland High School is known as one of the best schools for getting ready for college. It has a 24% participation rate in Advanced Placement® classes. Students show that they are good at math 19% of the time and reading 61% of the time. The school also helps students reach their higher education goals by giving them access to the SAT and ACT exams, which have average scores of 1110 and 24, respectively. Funding is still a top priority for student success, with each student costing about $15,737. This investment helps create a strong environment where Highland High School stays a top school that cares about academic growth and community excellence, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Highland High School has recently added to its Career Technical Education (CTE) programs by opening a state-of-the-art agricultural mechanics lab. This lab gives students hands-on training in modern welding and fabrication. The school's Mock Trial team also got a lot of attention this spring for how well they did in the Kern County competitions, both in terms of their technical skills and their courtroom strategy. The campus is also starting a new College and Career Center program that will give seniors weekly workshops just for them to help them apply for scholarships and get financial aid.

Q1. Does Highland High offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Highland High gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q2. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q5. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.