Julian Junior High

Julian Union Elementary
1704 Cape Horn Ave.
Julian, CA 92036
110 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Julian Junior High School, located at 1704 Cape Horn in the historic mountain community of Julian, California, serves as a focal point for the region’s middle-grade education. As part of the Julian Union School District, the school is situated in a unique rural setting, which allows for a close-knit academic environment that reflects the town’s small-town character. The school is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the social, emotional, and academic development of students during these formative years.

Given its location in a historic mountain town, the school often benefits from a sense of community engagement that is distinct from larger urban districts. Julian Junior High emphasizes a standard curriculum while leveraging its geographic surroundings to provide students with a well-rounded experience. The school remains committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares its pupils for the transition to Julian High School, maintaining the tradition of excellence and community pride synonymous with the Julian area.
110
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    47 (42.7%)
  • White
    39 (35.5%)
  • Two or More
    17 (15.5%)
  • American Indian
    4 (3.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.9%)
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: Julian Union Elementary
Phone: (760)765-0661
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 36
Grade 7 30
Grade 8 44
Gender Ratio