North High School (Bakersfield, California)

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North Bakersfield High School
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North High School (Bakersfield, California)
300 Galaxy Avenue

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United States
Coordinates 35°25′44″N119°01′32″W / 35.42889°N 119.02556°W / 35.42889; -119.02556
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Type Public
Established1953 (1953)
School district Kern High School District
PrincipalJodi Shupert
Faculty82.88 (FTE) [1]
Grades9th through 12th
Enrollment1,829 (2018-19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio22.07 [1]
Campus typeModern
Color(s)Red, Grey, White    
Team nameNorth High Stars
YearbookGalaxy
Website north.kernhigh.org

North High School (NHS) is a senior high school in Bakersfield, California, United States. The school is part of the Kern High School District. Its campus is on Galaxy Avenue.

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History

It became apparent that the existing high schools in the Kern High School District were not sufficient in number for the accelerated growth of greater Bakersfield. After several years of planning, ground was broken on March 23, 1952, for the construction of NHS. On September 8, 1953, NHS held their first classes with an enrollment of 625 students, with 28 teachers and counselors. Second year enrollment grew to 927 with 49 on the staff, and the third-year enrollment swelled to 1,300 guided by a staff of 50. Over 60 years later, North High's enrollment is over 2,000 students and certificated staff over 80.

In June 2023, Jodi Shupert was named principal.

Academics

All students enrolled at NHS must meet the following criteria before graduation: [2]

In total, 220 credits are necessary for a student at NHS to graduate. Every student must also pass the CAHSEE and an approved algebra course. [2]

NHS offers AP, GATE, and Honors courses, which students can take to earn college credit, pass an SAT II exam, or be academically challenged. [3]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "North High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  2. 1 2 KHSD Graduation Requirements
  3. KHSD page for NHS