PublicGrades 9-12
Independence High School
8001 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311-9752(661) 834-8001
Total Students2,324
Student/Teacher26.01:1
Math Prof.18.69%
Reading Prof.66.44%
Graduation Rate92.9%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyKern
School DistrictKern High School District
Principal / AdminGuillermo Alvarado(661) 834-8001
Founded2008
Free/Reduced Lunch74.66% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White13.6%
Hispanic64.5%
Black8%
Asian7.9%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0.5%
Two Or More5%
Gender Distribution
52.4%
47.6%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 9555
Grade 10595
Grade 11649
Grade 12525
School Calendar 2026-2027
August 2026
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Independence High School
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Key Dates & Holidays
Teacher Orientation (No School for Students)Aug 10
First Day of SchoolAug 12
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
End of First QuarterOct 9
Veterans Day HolidayNov 11
Thanksgiving RecessNov 23
End of Fall TermDec 18
Christmas RecessDec 21
Admission Day (In Lieu) HolidayDec 23
Christmas Holidays ObservanceDec 24
New Year's Day HolidayJan 1
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day ObservanceJan 18
Lincoln's Day ObservanceFeb 8
Washington's Day ObservanceFeb 15
End of Third QuarterMar 12
Easter RecessMar 22
Easter Recess HolidayMar 26
District ClosedMar 29
End of Spring TermMay 27
Memorial Day ObservanceMay 31
Key Dates & Holidays
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