Scott Valley Junior High

Scott Valley Unified
237 Butte St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
153 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Scott Valley Junior High, located at 237 Butte St. in the rural town of Fort Jones, California, serves as a central educational hub for the students of the Scott Valley Unified School District. As a junior high school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a scenic, mountainous region of Siskiyou County, reflecting the tight-knit, community-oriented nature of the small-town environment it serves.

Academically and culturally, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. Given its location in a remote area, Scott Valley Junior High often plays a significant role in the local community, fostering close relationships between staff, students, and families. The institution balances core educational requirements with the unique needs of a rural student body, striving to provide a well-rounded middle school experience that promotes both academic growth and social development.
153
Total Students
7.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (56.9%)
  • Two or More
    32 (20.9%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (11.8%)
  • American Indian
    11 (7.2%)
  • Black
    2 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7%)
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: Scott Valley Unified
Phone: (530)468-5565
Website: http://www.svusd.us/svjh
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 42
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 53
Gender Ratio