Kenilworth Junior High

www.kenilworthjuniorhigh.org

812 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Kenilworth Junior High, located in Petaluma, California, is a public school serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Petaluma City Schools district, the campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs designed to build both intellectual and social confidence during these formative years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Kenilworth is known for maintaining a community-focused atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and active parental involvement. The school utilizes its website as a central hub for communication, providing resources for families to stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies. With a commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school, Kenilworth Junior High strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment where young adolescents can thrive academically and personally.

812

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenilworth Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	338
Black	9
Asian	19
Two or More	46
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
395 (48.6%)
Hispanic
338 (41.6%)
Two or More
46 (5.7%)
Asian
19 (2.3%)
Black
9 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Petaluma Joint Union High
Phone:	(707)778-4710
Website:	http://www.kenilworthjuniorhigh.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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 7 406

Grade 8 406