Georgina P. Blach Junior High

www.blachschool.org

416 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Georgina P. Blach Junior High, located in Los Altos, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Los Altos School District, the school is known for its academic rigor, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its modern approach to learning, often integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Blach Junior High encourages student involvement through athletics, music, performing arts, and various student clubs, helping to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. With its focus on high standards and a commitment to inclusivity, the school maintains a strong reputation within the Silicon Valley region as a stepping stone for high-achieving students.

416

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Georgina P. Blach Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	27
Black	1
Asian	170
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
170 (41.4 %)
White
157 (38.2 %)
Two or More
55 (13.4 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.6 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Los Altos Elementary
Phone:	(650)934-3800
Website:	http://www.blachschool.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 198

Grade 8 218