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West High School (Bakersfield, California)

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Established
  
1965

Faculty
  
108.4

Student to teacher ratio
  
23.2

Phone
  
+1 661-832-2822

Mascot
  
Vikings

Principal
  
Terrie Bernardin

Enrollment
  
2,510 (2005-06)

Color(s)
  
Green and gold

District
  
Kern High School District

Founded
  
1965

Address
  
1200 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA

West High School is a Public school high school located in Bakersfield, California, United States. The school serves about 2500 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Kern High School District. Total student enrollment is 2,525.

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History

West High was built in 1965.

It was twice named a California Distinguished School, in 1986 and 1996.

West High teacher Danny Arretche was recognized as Teacher of the Year during the 2006-2007 school year. He currently teaches CP Biology, GATE Biology, and AP Environmental Science.

Activities

The school mascot is the Viking.

West High offers more than 50 clubs and activity programs, and more than 300 student athletes compete in 32 athletic teams on campus.

It has award-winning NJROTC and music programs.

Notable alumni

  • Nikki Blue, former UCLA and WNBA basketball player
  • AJ Jefferson, football player; undrafted rookie cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings
  • Ryan Mathews, football player; first-round selection and 12th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft; San Diego Chargers, NFL running back

    • References

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