Hesperia Junior High

www.hesperiajrhigh.org

1,228 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Hesperia Junior High School is a public middle school located in Hesperia, California, serving students in grades 7 through 8. As part of the Hesperia Unified School District, the institution is committed to providing a structured academic environment that supports the transition from elementary school to high school. The school focuses on building a foundation in core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history, while also offering opportunities for students to engage in elective courses that foster personal interests and skill development.

Beyond academics, Hesperia Junior High places an emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture and promoting student responsibility. The campus typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports programs, clubs, and student organizations, which encourage social development and community involvement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with programs designed for adolescent growth, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they move forward into their secondary education journey.

1,228

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hesperia Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	1,019
Black	67
Asian	15
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,019 (83.0%)
White
102 (8.3%)
Black
67 (5.5%)
Two or More
18 (1.5%)
Asian
15 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.6%)

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:	Hesperia Unified
Phone:	(760)244-9386
Website:	http://www.hesperiajrhigh.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	907
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 7 639

Grade 8 589