South Junior High

south.auhsd.us

1,297 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

South Junior High School, located in Anaheim, California, serves as a key middle school campus within the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD). The school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in grades 7 through 9. With a commitment to preparing students for high school and beyond, South Junior High emphasizes a balanced curriculum that combines rigorous core academics with various elective opportunities designed to engage students' interests and develop essential 21st-century skills.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages students to become active members of their community. By integrating technology, extracurricular activities, and a focus on social-emotional learning, South Junior High aims to create a well-rounded educational experience. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing academic landscape.

1,297

Total Students

63.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	1,176
Black	18
Asian	40
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,176 (90.8 %)
White
43 (3.3 %)
Asian
40 (3.1 %)
Black
18 (1.4 %)
Two or More
15 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Anaheim Union High
Phone:	(714)999-3667
Website:	http://south.auhsd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	915
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	152

* 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 7 646

Grade 8 651