Norwood Junior High

nwjhs.twinriversusd.org/

406 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Norwood Junior High School, located at 4601 Norwood Ave. in Sacramento, California, is a public middle school serving the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school provides an educational environment tailored to students in the junior high grades, focusing on foundational academic development, social growth, and preparation for high school. As part of a diverse urban community, the school aims to support its student body through a standard middle school curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like English, mathematics, science, and history.

The school operates with a focus on fostering a safe and engaging learning environment, utilizing resources provided by the Twin Rivers Unified School District to meet state educational standards. Through its digital presence, the school keeps families informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Norwood Junior High serves as a central hub for adolescent development in the North Sacramento area, striving to help students build the skills necessary for future academic success.

406

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwood Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	167
Black	55
Asian	128
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
167 (41.2 %)
Asian
128 (31.6 %)
Black
55 (13.6 %)
Two or More
23 (5.7 %)
White
20 (4.9 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.7 %)
American Indian
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:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-2710
Website:	http://nwjhs.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 8 192