Fairfax Junior High

1500 South Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307

www.fairfax.k12.ca.us

609 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Fairfax Junior High, located on South Fairfax Road in Bakersfield, California, is a key academic institution within the Fairfax School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured educational environment for students in the middle grades. It is part of a district dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, foundational learning, and personal development during the critical transition years of early adolescence.

Beyond its academic offerings, Fairfax Junior High functions as a central hub for the surrounding community. The school emphasizes a supportive campus culture, encouraging student involvement in various activities and programs that promote social and emotional growth. By prioritizing student engagement and academic readiness, the school strives to equip its learners with the tools necessary for success in both their future educational pursuits and their roles as active members of the Bakersfield community.

609

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfax Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	555
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
555 (91.1%)
White
17 (2.8%)
Two or More
16 (2.6%)
Black
10 (1.6%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Fairfax Elementary
Phone:	(661)366-4461
Website:	http://www.fairfax.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 5 2

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 316

Grade 8 289