Rio Norte Junior High

28771 Rio Norte Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91354

www.rionortejuniorhigh.org

1,123 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Rio Norte Junior High, located in the heart of Santa Clarita, California, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the William S. Hart Union High School District. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive environment that eases the transition between elementary school and the high school experience. With a curriculum designed to challenge students, the school balances rigorous core academics with elective opportunities that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Rio Norte prides itself on building a vibrant school culture characterized by active student involvement and strong community partnerships. The campus emphasizes character development and personal responsibility, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, student government, and various clubs. By prioritizing both high achievement and student wellness, Rio Norte Junior High strives to prepare its students to succeed as they move toward their high school careers and beyond.

1,123

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Norte Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	257
Black	51
Asian	286
Two or More	88
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
437 (39.0 %)
Asian
286 (25.5 %)
Hispanic
257 (22.9 %)
Two or More
88 (7.9 %)
Black
51 (4.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	William S. Hart Union High
Phone:	(661)295-3700
Website:	http://www.rionortejuniorhigh.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 7 556

Grade 8 567