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La Mesa Junior High

Santa Clarita, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 7–8
lamesajuniorhigh.org26623 May Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91351(661) 250-0022
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

926 students tested

59.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 49.3% did.

  • Exceeded21.6%
  • Met37.7%
  • Nearly met21.8%
  • Not met18.9%

Math

925 students tested

42.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 34.5% did.

  • Exceeded20.2%
  • Met22.6%
  • Nearly met29.4%
  • Not met27.7%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

4.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,0911,062
Suspended in or out of school6.0% · 664.0% · 42
Suspensions9555
Violence with injury125
Violence without injury5536
Weapons42
Drugs207
Defiance only14
Other31

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,0211,020
Suspended out of school6.6% · 672.8% · 29
Suspended in school2.0% · 200.6% · 6
Expelled0.2% · 20.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

14.5% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,0661,042
Chronically absent16.2% · 17314.5% · 151

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

1,023 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino52.4%
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White25.5%
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Black or African American8.0%
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Asian10.0%
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Two or More Races3.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 064251003268

District
William S. Hart Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,023 students
Teachers (FTE)
54.4

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