Lincoln Junior High

Taft City
810 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
795 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lincoln Junior High, located at 810 Sixth St. in Taft, California, serves as a foundational middle-grade campus within the Taft City School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the academic and social development of students during their transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on a balanced curriculum and student engagement, the institution aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares its pupils for future scholastic success.

As a staple of the Taft community, Lincoln Junior High emphasizes the importance of school culture and extracurricular involvement to help students build confidence and interpersonal skills. The school typically focuses on core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history, while providing various opportunities for students to explore their interests through elective courses. Through its commitment to local educational standards, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become productive and responsible members of the community.
795
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    547 (68.8 %)
  • White
    233 (29.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.4 %)
  • 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: Taft City
Phone: (661)765-2127
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 599
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 71

* 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 6 282
Grade 7 266
Grade 8 247
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Maricopa Middle
Maricopa Unified
77 Students
955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252 (7.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th