JOPPA JR & SR HIGH SCHOOL

Joppa Jr & Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38 school district, located in Joppa, IL with about 110 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Joppa Jr & Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Joppa Jr. & Sr. High School, located in the small rural community of Joppa, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District #38. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a close-knit educational environment that bridges the transition from middle school to high school. Its location in Massac County places it within a tight-knit community context, where the school often serves as a central point for local academic and extracurricular engagement.

The school is characterized by its small student population, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction compared to larger, urban districts. While the district faces the typical challenges associated with rural school funding and declining regional enrollment, Joppa Jr. & Sr. High remains committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success through a standard Illinois core curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. The school functions as an essential pillar of the Joppa area, fostering a sense of school spirit and community identity among its students, staff, and local families.

For more information, contact Joppa Jr & Sr High School at (618) 543-7589 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.