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Ridgeview High

8501 Stine Rd., Bakersfield, CA, 93313

About Ridgeview High

Ridgeview High School is a well-known public high school in Bakersfield, California. It teaches about 2,480 students in grades 9 through 12. It has a student-teacher ratio of about 25:1 and is one of the best schools in the Kern High School District. The school is known for being a great place to learn because 91% of its students are minorities and 76% are considered economically disadvantaged. A 19% participation rate in Advanced Placement® exams shows that Ridgeview High School is a great place to learn. 57% of students are good at reading, and 16% are good at math. The school sets up SAT and ACT testing for its students to help them reach their academic goals. With an investment of about $15,737 per student, the campus offers a strong educational environment. Overall, Ridgeview High School is one of the best schools because it offers a good mix of college prep programs and serves the diverse community of Bakersfield, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Ridgeview High Contact Information

Address

8501 Stine Rd., Bakersfield, CA, 93313

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Phone

(661) 398-3100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 57% in Reading.
101
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2653
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5123 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ridgeview High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.12%
Asian 9.31%
Hispanic 72.14%
Black 6.26%
Two+ Races 2.45%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
9.12%
Asian
9.31%
Hispanic
72.14%
Black
6.26%
Two+ Races
2.45%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2653
47.04%
1248 Female
52.96%
1405 Male

Student Population

2653 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

331 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ridgeview High School is becoming a top choice for business education. Recently, its Virtual Enterprise team won several top awards at the 2026 California State Conference for their creative startup ideas. The district's Measure K bond projects are also helping the campus by paying for the modernization of classrooms and the installation of high-tech classroom technology. Also, student-athletes and performers are looking forward to a lively spring season with better facility maintenance and a new series of community-led showcase events.

FAQ

Q1. Does Ridgeview High support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Ridgeview High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q4. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q5. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Ridgeview High helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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