Highland High School (Bakersfield, California)
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| Highland High School | |
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| Location | |
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2900 Royal Scots Rd. Bakersfield, California 93306 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°24′04″N 118°55′54″W / 35.40111°N 118.93167°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Established | 1970 |
| School district | Kern High School District |
| Principal | Melissa Donez |
| Staff | 106.50 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,543 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 23.88[1] |
| Colors | Green,Blue and White |
| Athletics conference | South Yosemite Valley League |
| Mascot | Scot |
| Yearbook | Regalia |
| Website | http://highland.kernhigh.org/ |
Highland High School is a public high school in Bakersfield, California, United States. Established in 1970, it is part of the Kern High School District and serves grades 9 through 12.
The school offers a college preparatory curriculum featuring Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses, alongside specialized Project Lead the Way programs in engineering and biomedicine. Highland serves as the county site for Kern's deaf and hard-of-hearing program, providing American Sign Language instruction. The school's athletic teams, known as the Scots, compete in the South Yosemite Valley League. Notable alumni include members of the band Korn and jazz singer Gregory Porter.
Highland offers a college preparatory curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses in English, mathematics, science, social studies, Spanish, French, and other subjects. Two four-year Project Lead the Way programs in engineering and biomedicine are offered. Students may participate in supplemental courses to support literacy and mathematics skills.[citation needed]
Extracurricular activities
Highland provides a wide range of extracurricular opportunities:
Athletics
Football, basketball, baseball, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, golf, tennis, track and field, swimming, cheerleading, and other sports. Teams compete in the South Yosemite Valley League.[citation needed]
Campus
The campus includes classrooms, science labs, a library, gymnasiums, athletic fields, and music facilities. Highland is also the county site for the deaf and hard-of-hearing program, including American Sign Language (ASL) instruction.
