Bakersfield High School

Bakersfield High School is a high school located in Bakersfield, California, United States.Institutional names and dates of operation: Kern County High School 1893–1915Kern County Union High School 1915–1945Bakersfield High School 1945–presentBakersfield Junior College 1913–1956Bakersfield Adult School 1917–1985 It was the only high school in Bakersfield until 1937, when East Bakersfield High School was opened. The first name change, adding the word "Union," came when the high school separated from the Bakersfield City School District. Then it was known informally as K.C. or Kay Cee High School. It was formally renamed by the school board in 1945.CampusThe school has been in the same location since its inception, though most of the buildings have been reconstructed. The 1952 Kern County earthquake precipitated a great deal of reconstruction.It hosts several buildings, each with multiple floors. One of its most prominent buildings is Harvey Auditorium, which houses a main theater and one little theater, in addition to a number of classrooms. It serves as a venue for the local arts community. There are two Industrial Arts buildings, which house both a functioning automotive garage along with a wood shop and weight room and fitness center. With a student population just over 2,800, it has the largest student body on one of the smallest campuses (25 acres) in the Kern High School District.