Nicolas Junior High

1100 West Olive Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833

www.fullertonsd.org/nicolas

539 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Nicolas Junior High School is a public middle school located in Fullerton, California, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Fullerton School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that fosters intellectual growth and prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Nicolas Junior High focuses on the holistic development of its student body by providing opportunities for extracurricular involvement and personal growth. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, promoting values of citizenship and responsibility. With a dedicated faculty and a clear focus on student achievement, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

539

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicolas Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	470
Black	10
Asian	19
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
470 (87.2%)
White
19 (3.5%)
Asian
19 (3.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.2%)
Black
10 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
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:	Fullerton Elementary
Phone:	(714)447-7775
Website:	http://www.fullertonsd.org/nicolas
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 7 248

Grade 8 291