Petaluma Junior High

www.petalumajuniorhigh.org

451 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Petaluma Junior High School, located at 700 Bantam Way in Petaluma, California, serves as a key middle school institution within the Petaluma City Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience tailored to the developmental needs of students in grades 7 and 8. By fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond, focusing on both rigorous core curriculum standards and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond academics, Petaluma Junior High emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and social opportunities designed to help students discover their interests and build lasting connections with their peers. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the administration and faculty work to promote values such as responsibility, respect, and academic curiosity, ensuring that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to succeed in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

451

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Petaluma Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	144
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
271 (60.9 %)
Hispanic
144 (32.4 %)
Two or More
19 (4.3 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Petaluma Joint Union High
Phone:	(707)778-4724
Website:	http://www.petalumajuniorhigh.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 7 214

Grade 8 237