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Independence High School vs. Ridgeview High School

Should you attend Independence High School or Ridgeview High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Independence High School
8001 Old River Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Ridgeview High School
8501 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 2,334 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,653 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeview High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,334 students
2,653 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgeview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgeview High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgeview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kern High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kern High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4459 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#5237 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgeview High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
88%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Independence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ridgeview High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Independence High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridgeview High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
574
607
Grade 10 Students
648
615
Grade 11 Students
533
662
Grade 12 Students
579
769

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ridgeview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgeview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgeview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgeview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgeview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgeview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgeview High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgeview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgeview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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