Richland Junior High

www.richlandtrojans.com/

558 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Richland Junior High, located in Shafter, California, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Richland School District. As the home of the "Trojans," the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The campus is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of higher education and future careers within a supportive, community-focused environment.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Richland Junior High emphasizes the importance of student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school spirit initiatives. The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to keeping parents and the community informed about campus life, district policies, and student achievements. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational approach, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

558

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richland Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	522
Black	5
Asian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
522 (93.5%)
White
24 (4.3%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Richland Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)746-8630
Website:	http://www.richlandtrojans.com/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 7 265

Grade 8 293