Oakland Bay Junior High School

3301 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584

616 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Oakland Bay Junior High School, located at 3301 Shelton Springs Rd. in Shelton, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Shelton School District. Catering to students in the middle-school grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. The campus is situated in a community-focused area, striving to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oakland Bay Junior High is committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school programs. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body. The faculty and staff work collaboratively with families and the wider Shelton community to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

616

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Bay Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	253
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	46
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	6

White
282 (46.1 %)
Hispanic
253 (41.3 %)
Two or More
46 (7.5 %)
American Indian
17 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Shelton School District
Phone:	(360)426-7991
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 7 297

Grade 8 319