Chipman Junior High

chipman.bcsd.com

727 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Chipman Junior High School, located at 2905 Eissler St. in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students within the Bakersfield City School District. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in their middle school years, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and preparation for high school. With a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, Chipman Junior High utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Chipman Junior High encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school programs. By promoting a culture of community and collaboration, the school strives to support the social-emotional well-being of its students while maintaining high expectations for achievement. Families interested in specific school policies, campus events, or instructional resources can find detailed information through the district’s official website at http://www.bcsd.com/chipman.

727

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chipman Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	526
Black	41
Asian	14
Two or More	10
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
526 (72.4 %)
White
128 (17.6 %)
Black
41 (5.6 %)
Asian
14 (1.9 %)
Two or More
10 (1.4 %)
American Indian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5210
Website:	http://chipman.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 6 5

Grade 7 358

Grade 8 364