Middletown High

Middletown Unified
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461
420 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Middletown High School is the primary secondary educational institution serving the community of Middletown, located in Lake County, California. As part of the Middletown Unified School District, the school functions as a community hub for students in the surrounding rural area. It offers a comprehensive high school curriculum that includes core academic requirements, elective programs, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education or the workforce.

The school is situated along Big Canyon Road, reflecting the broader landscape of the Lake County region. Like many schools in the area, Middletown High has faced unique challenges related to regional environmental factors, such as fire safety and rural infrastructure, which have shaped its role as a vital pillar of local support and stability for families in the community. The campus environment emphasizes a small-town atmosphere where educators and staff work to foster student growth through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and community-integrated learning.
420
Total Students
24.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    264 (62.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    127 (30.2 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Middletown Unified
Phone: (707)987-4140
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 214
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 112
Grade 10 96
Grade 11 100
Grade 12 112
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Loconoma Valley High
Middletown Unified
15 Students
20932 Big Canyon Rd.
Middletown, CA 95461 (0.0 miles away)
High School 10th - 12th