Placerita Junior High

25015 North Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321

www.placeritajuniorhigh.org

940 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Placerita Junior High School, located in Newhall, California, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the William S. Hart Union High School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic focus and its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment that helps students navigate the transition between elementary and high school. With a mascot known as the "Hermit," the school emphasizes the importance of character development, academic achievement, and active student participation in extracurricular programs.

The campus offers a well-rounded educational experience that includes a variety of elective courses, competitive sports teams, and performing arts opportunities. Placerita Junior High prides itself on maintaining high standards of excellence, often highlighted by its status as a California Distinguished School. By utilizing modern technology and collaborative teaching methods, the faculty strives to prepare students for the rigorous demands of high school while encouraging them to engage deeply with their studies and their local community.

940

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Placerita Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	610
Black	10
Asian	36
Two or More	24

Hispanic
610 (64.9%)
White
260 (27.7%)
Asian
36 (3.8%)
Two or More
24 (2.6%)
Black
10 (1.1%)

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:	William S. Hart Union High
Phone:	(661)259-1551
Website:	http://www.placeritajuniorhigh.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	940
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 7 462

Grade 8 478

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Placerita Junior High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	462
Grade 8	478

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Placerita Junior High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	465	49.5%
Male	475	50.5%

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