Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts

1700 E. Wilshire Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92831

www.fullertonsd.org/ladera

775 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts, located in Fullerton, California, is a specialized public school within the Fullerton School District that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with an immersive arts education. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is unique for its dedicated focus on visual and performing arts, offering students a wide array of specialized electives, including band, orchestra, choir, drama, dance, and visual arts. This environment is designed to foster creativity, self-expression, and technical proficiency, allowing students to explore their artistic talents while maintaining high standards in core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts.

Beyond its artistic programming, Ladera Vista is committed to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school promotes a culture of academic excellence and personal growth, utilizing collaborative learning strategies and fostering a supportive community. By blending arts-based enrichment with a comprehensive core curriculum, Ladera Vista creates an engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically, develop strong character, and find their unique voices through both scholarly and creative pursuits.

775

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	477
Black	11
Asian	64
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
477 (61.5 %)
White
163 (21.0 %)
Asian
64 (8.3 %)
Two or More
59 (7.6 %)
Black
11 (1.4 %)
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:	Fullerton Elementary
Phone:	(714)447-7765
Website:	http://www.fullertonsd.org/ladera
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* 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 7 382

Grade 8 393