West High School (Bakersfield, California)

For schools of the same name, see West High School.

West High School
Address
1200 New Stine Road Bakersfield, California 93309 United States
Coordinates	35°20′35″N 119°03′33″W / 35.34306°N 119.05917°W / 35.34306; -119.05917Coordinates: 35°20′35″N 119°03′33″W / 35.34306°N 119.05917°W / 35.34306; -119.05917
Information
Established	1965
School district	Kern High School District
Principal	Terrie Bernardin
Faculty	108.4
Enrollment	2,510 (2005-06)
Student to teacher ratio	23.2
Color(s)	Green and gold
Athletics conference	CIF
Mascot	Vikings
Rivals	East Bakersfield, South, Bakersfield
Website	School website
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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.

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.

Favorite student is James. "MR. ARRETCHE"

Notable alumni

Ed Alonzo, magician and television personality
Nikki Blue, former UCLA and WNBA basketball player^[2]^[3]
AJ Jefferson, football player; undrafted rookie cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings
Brock Marion, football player; All-Pro defensive back, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins
Ryan Mathews, football player; first-round selection and 12th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft; San Diego Chargers, NFL running back

References

↑ "West High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
↑ "WNBA.com: Nikki Blue Player File". WNBA. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
↑ "WNBA.com: Prospect - Nikki Blue". WNBA. Retrieved 2008-03-04.

Education in Greater Bakersfield

Elementary school districts	Bakersfield City School District Beardsley School District Edison School District Fairfax School District Fruitvale School District Greenfield Union School District Lakeside Union School District Norris School District Panama Buena Vista Union School District Rosedale Union School District Standard School District

High schools*	Bakersfield High School Centennial High School East Bakersfield High School Foothill High School Frontier High School Golden Valley High School Highland High School Independence High School Liberty High School Mira Monte High School North High School Ridgeview High School South High School Stockdale High School West High School

Colleges and universities	Bakersfield College California State University, Bakersfield

Private schools	Bakersfield Christian High School Garces Memorial High School

* All high schools are a part of the Kern High School District.

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