Ridgeview High School (Bakersfield, California)

Ridgeview High School
Address
8501 Stine Road
Bakersfield, California 93313
United States
Information
School type Public
Opened 1994
School district Kern High School District
Dean Cheryl Thompson
Principal Steve Holmes
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 2,278 (2014-15)[1]
Campus type Suburban
School color(s)          Purple, and Gold
Athletics conference South Yosemite League
Mascot Wolf Pack
Rival Golden Valley, South, Independence
Website http://ridgeview.kernhigh.org/


Ridgeview High School (RHS) was founded in 1994.

Academics

All students enrolled at RHS must at least meet the following criteria before graduation:[2]

  • 4 years of English (40 credits)
  • 3 years of Social Studies (30 credits)
    • 1 year of World History
    • 1 year of U.S. History
    • 1 year of U.S. Government/Economics
  • 2 years of Math (20 credits)
    • All students must pass Algebra or an approved sequence of courses covering the Algebra standard (Ed. Code 51224.5) in grades 7–12.
  • 2 years of Science. (20 credits)
    • 1 year of Physical Science
    • 1 year of Biological Science
  • 2 years of P.E. (20 credits)
  • 2 year of Foreign Language/Fine Arts (20 credits)
  • 1 semester of Health (5 credits)
  • 70 credits of electives

In total, 220 credits are necessary for a student at RHS to graduate. Also, every student who graduates must pass the CAHSEE and an approved Algebra course.[3]

Furthermore, RHS offers the following AP courses, which students can take to earn college credit, pass an SAT II exam, or be academically challenged:[4]

Athletics

The athletic director for RHS is Brad Harris. RHS sports teams are called the Wolf Pack, and have their home games on campus. The Wolf Pack participate in the South Yosemite League (Div. II, CIF Central Section)[5] and have varsity, JV and Frosh/Soph teams. Below are all the sports that RHS participates in and their respective season:[6]

Notable alumni

Clubs & Organizations

Every year, RHS has the following clubs and organizations that students can participate in:[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Ridgeview High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. ↑ RHS Graduation Requirements
  3. ↑ KHSD Graduation Requirements
  4. ↑ KHSD page for RHS
  5. ↑ CIF Central Section League and Divisional Placement Archived July 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  6. ↑ Ridgeview High School Sports Teams
  7. ↑ Ridgeview High School Clubs

Coordinates: 35°16′42″N 119°03′30″W / 35.27833°N 119.05833°W / 35.27833; -119.05833

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