Goleta Valley Junior High

www.sbunified.org

717 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Goleta Valley Junior High (GVJH) is a public middle school located in Goleta, California, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, the school is situated on a spacious campus near the foothills, providing an environment that balances academic rigor with student well-being. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to transition successfully from elementary school to high school.

The academic program at Goleta Valley Junior High is supplemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and elective courses designed to engage students' personal interests. The school emphasizes character development and inclusivity, utilizing modern technology and collaborative teaching practices to prepare students for the demands of secondary education. Through its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher association, GVJH strives to create a structured yet encouraging atmosphere that prioritizes both scholastic achievement and social-emotional growth.

717

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goleta Valley Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	339
Black	8
Asian	43
Two or More	55

Hispanic
339 (47.3 %)
White
271 (37.8 %)
Two or More
55 (7.7 %)
Asian
43 (6.0 %)
Black
8 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Barbara Unified
Phone:	(805)967-3486
Website:	http://www.sbunified.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 7 361

Grade 8 356