About This School
West High School is located in Bakersfield, CA and is one of 24 high schools in Kern Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 2119 students in grades 9-12.
West High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
West High School had an API growth score of 712 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. West High School's 2011 base score was 681 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, West High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West High School's students and teachers. more
West High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
West High School had an API growth score of 712 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. West High School's 2011 base score was 681 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, West High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West High School's students and teachers. more
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Education.com TestRating
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Kern Workforce 2000 Academy 0.3 miles |  |
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| Kern County Special Education School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Faith Baptist Academy 2.4 miles | n/a | |
| Bakersfield High School 2.8 miles |  |
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| South High School 2.9 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Kern Union High School District
Made AYP
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Contact
West High School1200 New Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-2822
www.kernhigh.org/west/
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2119
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, West High School had 68% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
58%
White
21%
Black
17%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, West High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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West High School
I was a student at West High School from August 2004 to March 2007. The school often got a bad rap from the other schools because of low test scores and all that. Frankly, they complain too much. Most of my teachers there were very good at what they did, it's just that the students didn't want to learn. Most of them are good at teaching their subject and are also good at helping students to enjoy it.
The overall atmosphere is decent. Security guards are everywhere, so it feels pretty safe. Overall, it's just a good school.
The overall atmosphere is decent. Security guards are everywhere, so it feels pretty safe. Overall, it's just a good school.
Submitted on Oct 22, 2009
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