Fruitvale Junior High

fjh.fruitvale.k12.ca.us

693 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Fruitvale Junior High, located on Calloway Drive in Bakersfield, California, is a core institution within the Fruitvale School District. Serving students in the junior high grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. As part of a district known for its community-focused approach, Fruitvale Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to support student development through both rigorous academics and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to integrating technology and modern instructional practices, the faculty aims to engage students in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. By emphasizing character development alongside scholastic achievement, Fruitvale Junior High strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the Bakersfield community.

693

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fruitvale Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	335
Black	33
Asian	44
Two or More	20
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
335 (48.3%)
White
249 (35.9%)
Asian
44 (6.3%)
Black
33 (4.8%)
Two or More
20 (2.9%)
American Indian
7 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (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:	Fruitvale Elementary
Phone:	(661)589-3933
Website:	http://fjh.fruitvale.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	140

* 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 7 336

Grade 8 357