West High School is a public high school located in Bakersfield, California, United States. The school serves about 2,000 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Kern High School District.
The school has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges—for the first time in 1969 and most recently in 2020, for a fixed term after each evaluation.
Notable alumni
Nikki Blue, former UCLA and WNBA basketball player
Vince Fong, member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 20th congressional district
A.J. Jefferson, now known as Anthony Orange, football player; undrafted rookie cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings
Brock Marion, football player, NFL defensive back, 1993-2004
Ryan Mathews, football player; first-round selection and 12th overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft; San Diego Chargers, NFL running back