Bakersfield High School (CA)

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Bakersfield High School (BHS) is a high school located in Bakersfield, California, USA.

First founded in 1893 as Kern County High School, changed to Kern County Union High School in 1915, and finally to Bakersfield High School in 1945. The campus includes Harvey Auditorium which serves as a venue for the local arts community as well as the Industrial Arts building which houses both a functioning car garage along with a wood shop and fitness center. Most of the original architecture has been demolished and replaced by new structures to accommodate the growing number of students over the years. BHS has the most diversity of all the campuses of the Kern High School District, serving students of many ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. With a student population just over 3000, it is also one of the largest schools in the district.

The BHS football team has the most championships in the history of the state of California, both in Valley and State. It has been long recognized as one of the most elite programs in the area and has produced players that have gone on to play in the NFL.

Notable Alumni

• Robert Swift - Current NBA player.