Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High

716 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harry M. Marsh Junior High School is a public middle school located in Chico, California, serving students in grades 7 through 8. As part of the Chico Unified School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while supporting the social and emotional development of early adolescents. The school focuses on fostering a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to engage with a diverse curriculum that prepares them for the transition to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community and student involvement, offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs that cater to a wide range of interests. By maintaining a focus on academic rigor alongside character building, Marsh Junior High aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and personal responsibility necessary to succeed in their future educational pursuits. Located on Humboldt Road, the campus serves as a central hub for many families in the Chico area, prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all its learners.

716

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	189
Black	19
Asian	48
Two or More	82
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
367 (51.4%)
Hispanic
189 (26.5%)
Two or More
82 (11.5%)
Asian
48 (6.7%)
Black
19 (2.7%)
American Indian
7 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)895-4110
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 6 245

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 226