- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anaheim, CA
South Junior High
Federal NCES profile for South Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060263000188
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Junior High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Junior High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Junior High ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
South Junior High shrank from 1,297 students in 2022-23 to 1,212 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 060263000188 · Anaheim, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,159 enr · 18.4:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
South Junior High shrank from 1,297 students in 2022-23 to 1,212 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress High
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- This school
South Junior High
1,159 students
What this shows South Junior High reports 1,159 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Junior High compares
South Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,159
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
Asian 3.7%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, South Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Anaheim
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
El Rancho Charter
Standard public school
1,144 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Junior High
Standard public school
1,137 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Dale Junior High
Standard public school
1,002 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Ball Junior High
Standard public school
737 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Brookhurst Junior High
Standard public school
724 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Orangeview Junior High
Standard public school
612 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,159 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Junior High
How many students attend South Junior High?
South Junior High has 1,159 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,297 (2022-23) → 1,212 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Junior High is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Junior High?
74.8% of students at South Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Junior High?
The largest demographic group at South Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Junior High?
South Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Junior High rank among middle schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, South Junior High ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Anaheim, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Union High?
Besides South Junior High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.