Fesler (Isaac) Junior High

1100 E. Fesler St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454

959 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Isaac Fesler Junior High School is a public school located in Santa Maria, California, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, the institution is committed to providing a structured academic environment that supports the developmental needs of early adolescents. The school focuses on building a foundation in core subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history—while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities that foster personal growth and school spirit.

The school is deeply integrated into the Santa Maria community, reflecting the diverse cultural landscape of the region. Fesler Junior High places a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe and inclusive campus climate, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school. By leveraging district resources and community support, the school strives to empower its student body to achieve their educational goals and develop the social-emotional skills necessary for success in their future endeavors.

959

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	922
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
922 (96.1 %)
White
24 (2.5 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
Black
3 (0.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Santa Maria-Bonita
Phone:	(805)361-7880
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	863
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 7 488

Grade 8 471