NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Norwood Junior High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Twin Rivers Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 749 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Norwood Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Norwood Junior High School, located at 4601 Norwood Ave. in Sacramento, California, is a public middle school serving the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school provides an educational environment tailored to students in the junior high grades, focusing on foundational academic development, social growth, and preparation for high school. As part of a diverse urban community, the school aims to support its student body through a standard middle school curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like English, mathematics, science, and history.
The school operates with a focus on fostering a safe and engaging learning environment, utilizing resources provided by the Twin Rivers Unified School District to meet state educational standards. Through its digital presence, the school keeps families informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Norwood Junior High serves as a central hub for adolescent development in the North Sacramento area, striving to help students build the skills necessary for future academic success.
For more information, contact Norwood Junior High at (916) 566-2710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sacramento, CA 95838-2283
(916) 566-2710
NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sacramento, CA with about 749 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Twin Rivers Unified
- Total Students:
- 749
- Teachers:
- 34.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 749 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 43.0%
- Asian
- 20.2%
- Black or African American
- 17.5%
- White
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.