Petaluma Junior High School

About Petaluma Junior High School

Petaluma Junior High School is a public junior high school located in Petaluma, California. It is part of the Petaluma City Schools district and serves students in grades 7-8.
At Petaluma Junior High School, students are provided with a comprehensive education that includes a variety of core academic subjects, as well as physical education, art, music, and technology. The school also offers various extracurricular activities and clubs, such as the National Junior Honor Society, student council, and a variety of athletic teams.
Petaluma Junior High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a comprehensive anti-bullying policy, as well as a variety of programs and services to help students who are struggling academically or emotionally.
Petaluma Junior High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to student success, it is an excellent choice for families looking for a quality education for their children.

Address:	700 Bantam Way Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone:	(707) 778-4724
Site:	petalumacityschools.org
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	495 students

Overview Petaluma Junior High School

Petaluma Junior High School serves 495 students in grades 7-8.
Petaluma Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Petaluma Junior High School

Petaluma Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Petaluma Junior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.