SEBASTIAN CHARTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.scjh.org

Charter School 295 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sebastian Charter Junior High School (SCJH), located in Sebastian, Florida, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a smaller institution, it emphasizes a focused learning environment that prioritizes academic rigor and personal development during the critical middle school transition years. By operating under a charter model, the school maintains a distinct identity while remaining integrated within the broader oversight of the Indian River County School District.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a close-knit community where student-teacher interaction is prioritized. Academically, SCJH typically focuses on preparing students for high school success by blending traditional curriculum standards with a supportive atmosphere. Families interested in the school often value its emphasis on character education and smaller class sizes, which allow for a more personalized approach to instruction compared to larger, traditional middle schools in the area.

295

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEBASTIAN CHARTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	57
Black	28
Asian	5
Two or More	19

White
186 (63.1%)
Hispanic
57 (19.3%)
Black
28 (9.5%)
Two or More
19 (6.4%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	INDIAN RIVER
Phone:	(772)388-8838
Website:	http://www.scjh.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 101

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 96