West High School (Bakersfield, California)

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

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