West High School (Bakersfield, California)
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West High School is a Public school high school
located in Bakersfield, California
. The school serves about 2500 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Kern High School District
. Total student enrollment is 2,525.
It was twice named a California Distinguished School, 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.
There are more than 50 clubs and activity programs, and there are more than 300 student athletes competing in 32 athletic teams on campus.
Award winning NJROTC Program.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is a city near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, to the north and south respectively....
. The school serves about 2500 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Kern High School District
Kern High School District
The Kern High School District is headquartered in Bakersfield, California and serves the county of Kern located at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. The Kern High School District is California's largest 9-12 high school district with more than 35,000 students and 3,500 employees.The KHSD...
. Total student enrollment is 2,525.
History
West High was built in 1965.It was twice named a California Distinguished School, 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 Vikings.There are more than 50 clubs and activity programs, and there are more than 300 student athletes competing in 32 athletic teams on campus.
Award winning NJROTC Program.
Notable alumni
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, WNBA basketball player - Darrin Craig, 13-0 Valley Champions Quarterback, 1981. Notable author of the Festival Hoppers' Guides.
- Ryan MathewsRyan Mathews (American football)-San Diego Chargers:On August 1, 2010, Mathews signed a five-year, $26.65 million contract with the Chargers. The deal includes $15 million guaranteed....
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. - Russell Heasley, offensive guard 1990 NCAA National Championship Colorado Buffaloes and infamous Fifth Down play.
- AJ Jefferson, undrafted rookie cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.