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O. J. Actis Junior High

2400 Westholme Blvd., Bakersfield, CA, 93309

About O. J. Actis Junior High

O. J. Actis Junior High School is located at 2400 Westholme Boulevard in the southwest Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA 93309, set within a residential neighborhood near local services. The school serves grades 7 and 8. Enrollment is approximately 700 students. The student–teacher ratio is 19:1. The gender mix is about 53% male and 47% female. Math proficiency is at 22%, while reading ability stands at 40%. The campus operates within the Panama–Buena Vista Union School District and follows a traditional junior high structure focused on core subject instruction. The school operates as a local junior high that directly channels students into adjacent high schools, with its curriculum aligned to district standards for the forthcoming transition. Residential properties in the vicinity generally range from $350,000 to $650,000, appealing to families desiring established neighborhoods in southwest Bakersfield. In extensive inquiries concerning middle schools in California, O. J. Actis Junior High emerges as a district-operated institution catering to this area of the city, characterized by a distinct grade-level emphasis and consistent enrollment.

O. J. Actis Junior High Contact Information

Address

2400 Westholme Blvd., Bakersfield, CA, 93309

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Phone

(661) 833-1250

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 40% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
700
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4275 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at O. J. Actis Junior High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:28 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:13 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 12.14%
Asian 3.14%
Hispanic 68.29%
Black 11.43%
Two+ Races 3.43%
Native Am. 0.57%
White
12.14%
Asian
3.14%
Hispanic
68.29%
Black
11.43%
Two+ Races
3.43%
Native Am.
0.57%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 700
46.57%
326 Female
53.43%
374 Male

Student Population

700 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

350 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students from O. J. Actis Junior High recently participated in the 2025 STEAM Olympiad. The competition occurred in Kern County and involved student teams participating in STEAM-oriented challenges with peers from other schools. The participation signifies student engagement in a county-level academic event focused on innovation and applied learning.

FAQ

Q1. What academic approach defines O. J. Actis Junior High?

Ans. O. J. Actis Junior High follows district-aligned instructional programs designed to meet state standards.

Q2. What student services are available at O. J. Actis Junior High?

Ans. O. J. Actis Junior High provides counseling and student support resources published by the school.

Q3. How are families kept informed by O. J. Actis Junior High?

Ans. O. J. Actis Junior High shares announcements, schedules, and reminders through its website.

Q4. What activities at O. J. Actis Junior High matter for family planning?

Ans. O. J. Actis Junior High lists school events and student activities to support participation.

Q5. What tools are referenced for learning at O. J. Actis Junior High?

Ans. O. J. Actis Junior High notes classroom use of district-approved instructional materials and technology.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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