Potter Valley Junior High

Potter Valley Community Unified
10401 Main St.
Potter Valley, CA 95469
49 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Potter Valley Junior High is a small, rural public school located in the town of Potter Valley, California. Serving as the primary middle school for the local community, it operates as part of the Potter Valley Community Unified School District. Because of its location in a remote, agricultural region of Mendocino County, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a strong sense of community engagement.

The school generally serves students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on foundational academics while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. Given its setting, the school often acts as a hub for community life, prioritizing personalized attention for its students. While resources may be more limited compared to larger suburban districts, the school emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere that aims to prepare local students for the transition to high school within their district.
49
Total Students
2.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    24 (49.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (44.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (4.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.0 %)
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: Potter Valley Community Unified
Phone: (707)743-1142
Website: http://www.pottervalleyschools.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 22
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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8601 W. Rd.
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