Bakersfield High School

strong school. Both of my children have attended BHS and were extremely involved representing their school. The school offers many opportunities for growth and invlovement. Security is good and a priority is safety! Tradition runs deep
--Submitted by a parent

my daughter just loves b.h.s. the teachers are outstanding they are really willing to work with the students and I could be happier with this school
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school and the last without regulations and chain link fences. It gives the students more opportunity to get to be there, instead of having to be there.
--Submitted by a parent

As a former student, because one cannot be a former Driller, I graduated from Bakersfield high School in the top 100 of my class. I know a bit about the school. I was on the debate team, in the AFROTC, and took AP/Honors classes. I also took some CP classes during my tenure there and I came across a conclusion about many students: they are too lazy and unmotivated enough to do their homework OR show the teacher respect. So when that particular student was being punished by the teacher-the rest of us were punished as well, by being denied knowledge. This does not only happen at BHS but at other schools as well. BHS is a wonderful campus, with great teachers, that are dedicated to teaching their students. Every1 has at least 1 teacher they couldn't learn from-this doesn't mean that they were bad teachers. The majority of the time...
--Submitted by a student

The band and orchestra program has been struggling for years- great opportunities but no administrative support other than lip service. Sports reign and academics are given enough due to look good on paper. The real needs of the students are overlooked in a pursuit of the Driller Tradition. They want a band- at football games. The orchestra looks good on paper- 0 period against Caml tests and Bench Mark tests dries up participation and attendance. And don't even get me started about the principal...
--Submitted by a parent

-Great academics, especially higher end (Honors, AP) -Excellent extracurricular programs -A great family atmosphere
--Submitted by Christopher Borges, a teacher

Great school. My mother, myself and my 2 daughters went to BHS. Teachers are great and work very hard to give each student individual attention.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school, My son learned so much there, the teachers are excellent!
--Submitted by a parent

Bakersfield High has been a great school. My daughter has been actively involved in choir for four years. There is something for everyone and the students excell in all areas, academics, athletics, clubs, leadership, etc. There is great pride in the history of the school and the faculty instills a sense of belonging from day one. Alumni frequently attend the activities and support is tremendous. I have 3 more children to send through BHS and I'm looking forward to it.
--Submitted by a parent

The advanced level coursework at Bakersfield High provided a solid foundation for my success in College. Additionally, the science teachers sparked a lifelong interest in the sciences.
--Submitted by a former student