Sunset Jr High

www.davis.k12.ut.us/418/site/default.asp

954 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Sunset Junior High, located in Sunset, Utah, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Davis School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a diverse range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

As a community-focused institution, Sunset Junior High prioritizes active parent involvement and strong communication between staff and families. The school utilizes the resources of the Davis School District to provide modern instructional technology and a robust curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. Through a combination of rigorous classroom instruction and a variety of athletic and club programs, Sunset Junior High strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

954

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	739
Hispanic	153
Black	12
Asian	9
Two or More	27
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	10

White
739 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
153 (16.0 %)
Two or More
27 (2.8 %)
Black
12 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.0 %)
Asian
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

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:	No
District:	Davis District
Phone:	(801)402-6700
Website:	http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/418/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	954
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 7 331

Grade 8 313

Grade 9 310