Center Junior High School serves 1,004 students in grades 7-8.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,004 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
14%
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Center Junior High School?
1,004 students attend Center Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Center Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Center Junior High School offer ?
Center Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Center Junior High School part of?
Center Junior High School is part of Center Joint Unified School District.
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