Upland Junior High

ujh.upland.k12.ca.us/

599 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Upland Junior High (UJH), located in the city of Upland, California, serves as a key middle school institution within the Upland Unified School District. Catering to students in grades 7 and 8, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth during a critical transition period in a student's educational journey. The campus environment is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses that encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside of the traditional classroom setting.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the local community to ensure student success. By utilizing digital resources like School Loop, Upland Junior High maintains a transparent line of communication regarding student progress, assignments, and school events, helping families stay actively involved in their children's education. With a focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school, UJH strives to provide a rigorous academic curriculum balanced with the social-emotional support necessary to help young adolescents thrive.

599

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upland Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	468
Black	49
Asian	16
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
468 (78.1%)
White
49 (8.2%)
Black
49 (8.2%)
Asian
16 (2.7%)
Two or More
16 (2.7%)
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:	Upland Unified
Phone:	(909)949-7810
Website:	http://ujh.upland.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 7 290

Grade 8 309