About Us

Our Mission: To enrich the lives of each of our students by providing them with the tools for personal and professional success through high-quality instruction and relevant technical training while meeting the diverse needs of our community.

Bakersfield Adult School (BAS): Serving since 1917, we've impacted over 500,000 adult students. Whether you're improving your English skills, exploring U.S. history, enhancing employability, or completing high school, we're here to help.

Support Beyond Academics: We offer referrals to community agencies for personal challenges and guide your educational choices, including enrolling in Bakersfield College.

Diversity at BAS: In 2023-2024, we served 6,040 students and celebrated 254 high school diplomas and 61 GEDs. With over 27 languages spoken, we're genuinely diverse.

Classes are offered at our main campus located at 501 South Mount Vernon Avenue and at our F Street campus situated at 2727 F Street. Additionally, we are co-located at the Job Spot with Bakersfield College in order to provide wrap-around services for all your educational needs. The Job Spot is located at 1501 Panama Lane. Also, we have established numerous community sites in the greater Bakersfield area, ensuring accessibility and convenience for our students.

We are passionate about our mission to enrich the lives of our students and provide them with opportunities for personal and professional growth. At Bakersfield Adult School, we believe every adult deserves a chance to fulfill their potential through education.

Programs at BAS:

Licensed Vocational Nurse
Health Support Occupations
High School Diploma
GED
Adult Basic Education
Independent Study High School Diploma
ESL/ELD/EL Civics
Medical Programs: Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Neurodiagnostic: EEG
Recycling Lives: Job Readiness Training
Teacher Assistant: Paraprofessional Preparation
Culinary Arts: CAFE' 1600
Information Technology Specialist: Network Cabling
Business Certification: Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper/Account Technician, Medical Receptionist
Computer Certification: Intro to Computers, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, MS Access, MS Publisher, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel