At a glance
Reported students
812
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
115
Kenilworth Junior High: 812 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 790
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Kenilworth Junior High
Kenilworth Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Petaluma. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Petaluma Joint Union High. NCES reports 812 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.6%). English learners represent 13.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kenilworth Junior High
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.6%
- Hispanic41.6%
- Black1.1%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Petaluma Joint Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Petaluma Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
454 reported students
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Middle · Grades 07–08
115 reported students
Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter
Middle · Grades 07–08
31 reported students
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Elementary · Grades KG–08
494 reported students
Petaluma High
High · Grades 09–12
1,193 reported students
San Antonio High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
65 reported students
Public schools near Kenilworth Junior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma Accelerated Charter Middle · Charter · Petaluma Joint Union High | 07–08 | 115 | 2 mi |
| Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter Middle · Charter · Petaluma Joint Union High | 07–08 | 31 | 2.2 mi |
| Petaluma Junior High Middle · Petaluma Joint Union High | 07–08 | 454 | 3 mi |
| Technology Middle Middle · Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified | 06–08 | 409 | 5.5 mi |
| Lawrence E. Jones Middle Middle · Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified | 06–08 | 775 | 5.9 mi |
| Altimira Middle Middle · Sonoma Valley Unified | 06–08 | 324 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kenilworth Junior High
What grades does Kenilworth Junior High serve?
Kenilworth Junior High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Petaluma Joint Union High.
How many students attend Kenilworth Junior High?
Kenilworth Junior High reported 812 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 790 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kenilworth Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 812 students and 39.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kenilworth Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kenilworth Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Petaluma Joint Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kenilworth Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kenilworth Junior High in?
Kenilworth Junior High is part of Petaluma Joint Union High, based in Petaluma, CA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kenilworth Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Petaluma Accelerated Charter (2 mi), Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter (2.2 mi), Petaluma Junior High (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.