OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High is a public middle school that is part of the Davis Joint Unified school district, located in Davis, CA with about 723 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (often referred to as Holmes Junior High) is a public school located in Davis, California, serving students in grades 7 through 9. As part of the Davis Joint Unified School District, the school is situated in a community known for its high academic standards and strong emphasis on public education. Holmes Junior High is well-regarded for its rigorous curriculum, which aims to prepare students for the transition to Davis Senior High School, and it benefits from the resources and collaborative culture typical of the Davis school system.
Beyond its academic programs, the school is known for fostering a supportive campus environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and various student organizations. The campus, located on Drexel Drive, serves as a hub for its local neighborhood, reflecting the community-oriented values of Davis. With a diverse student body and a commitment to fostering critical thinking and social-emotional growth, Holmes Junior High plays a central role in the educational journey of Davis youth during their middle school years.
For more information, contact Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High at (530) 757-5445 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Davis, CA 95616-2123
(530) 757-5445
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Davis, CA with about 723 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Davis Joint Unified
- Total Students:
- 723
- Teachers:
- 36.99
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 723 students
- White
- 51.2%
- Asian
- 23.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.