Los Banos Junior High

Los Banos Unified
1750 San Luis St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
938 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Los Banos Junior High School, located at 1750 San Luis St. in Los Banos, California, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Los Banos Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing students for the transition from elementary school to the challenges of high school. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of opportunities for students to explore their interests through core subjects and elective programs.

Beyond academics, Los Banos Junior High places a strong emphasis on community and student development. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and academic support programs, which help build school spirit and encourage student involvement. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help young adolescents develop the critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and maturity necessary for future success in their academic and personal lives.
938
Total Students
43.8
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    839 (89.4%)
  • White
    61 (6.5%)
  • Black
    13 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: Los Banos Unified
Phone: (209)826-0867
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 938
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 651
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 7 437
Grade 8 501
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Creekside Junior High
Los Banos Unified
812 Students
1401 Prairie Springs Dr.
Los Banos, CA 93635 (2.8 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th