JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON SEC

hs.isd2835.org/

349 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Secondary (JWP) is a public school located in Janesville, Minnesota, serving students in grades 7–12. The school functions as the heart of a small, tight-knit rural district, emphasizing a supportive community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and academic growth. The campus offers a traditional middle and high school curriculum, complemented by various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, JWP is deeply embedded in the local culture, maintaining a strong tradition of school spirit through its athletic programs, extracurricular clubs, and community-centered events. The school prides itself on fostering a safe, inclusive environment that encourages students to participate in civic engagement and leadership. By blending core academic standards with a focus on student well-being and local identity, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience for the youth of the Janesville, Waldorf, and Pemberton communities.

349

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON SEC
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
321 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.2 %)
Two or More
10 (2.9 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JANESVILLE-WALDORF-PEMBERTON
Phone:	(507)234-5181
Website:	http://hs.isd2835.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 54

Grade 9 57

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 60

Grade 12 55