Orcutt Junior High

464 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Orcutt Junior High School, located at 608 Pinal St. in Santa Maria, California, serves as a foundational middle school within the Orcutt Union School District. The campus is dedicated to fostering an environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of responsible citizenship. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of early adolescents as they navigate a critical period of personal and intellectual growth.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience that goes beyond core academics. Orcutt Junior High typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, elective courses, and athletic programs designed to help students discover their passions and develop collaborative skills. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, the school remains a key pillar in the Santa Maria area, striving to prepare its student body for future success in high school and beyond.

464

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orcutt Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	249
Black	8
Asian	13
Two or More	47
American Indian	2

Hispanic
249 (53.7%)
White
145 (31.2%)
Two or More
47 (10.1%)
Asian
13 (2.8%)
Black
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Orcutt Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)938-8700
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 7 235

Grade 8 229