ENRIQUE CAMARENA JR. HIGH SCHOOL

Enrique Camarena Jr. High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Calexico Unified school district, located in Calexico, CA with about 681 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 31 teachers, Enrique Camarena Jr. High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Enrique Camarena Jr. High School is located in Calexico, California, and operates under the Calexico Unified School District. Serving the local community’s middle school population, the campus is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional years of early adolescence. The school honors the legacy of its namesake, Enrique Camarena, a former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, and strives to instill values of integrity and civic responsibility within its student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while preparing students for the rigors of high school. Beyond core academics, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages extracurricular participation and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Calexico Unified School District, Enrique Camarena Jr. High works to provide a well-rounded educational experience that focuses on both college and career readiness for its diverse student population.

For more information, contact Enrique Camarena Jr. High at (760) 768-3808 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.