West High School is a

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located in Bakersfield,

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, United States. The school serves about 2,500 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Kern High School District. Total student enrollment is 2,525.

Notable alumni

* Nikki Blue, former

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and WNBA basketball player * A.J. Jefferson, now known as

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, football player; undrafted rookie cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings * Brock Marion, football players, 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

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References

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