Compton Junior High

compton.bcsd.com

563 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Compton Junior High School is a public middle school located in Bakersfield, California, serving students as part of the Bakersfield City School District. The school provides a core academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition from elementary to high school, focusing on essential subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes student development through various extracurricular activities and support systems intended to foster a well-rounded educational experience.

As an institution within the Bakersfield City School District, Compton Junior High is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its local community. The school utilizes its campus on Pico Avenue to create an environment that encourages student engagement, personal responsibility, and academic growth. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains an active presence on the district’s official website, which serves as the primary hub for school-related information and resources.

563

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Compton Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	490
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

Hispanic
490 (87.0 %)
White
44 (7.8 %)
Black
22 (3.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)631-5230
Website:	http://compton.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 278