YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HOPE, AR with about 221 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th 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 21 teachers, YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle-level educational institution located in Hope, Arkansas, and serves as a key component of the Hope Public School District. Situated at 400 E 9th Street, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students transitioning between elementary school and the high school level. The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and personal development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the Hope Public School District, Yerger Junior High emphasizes community involvement and the success of its students within the local region. The school's administration and faculty work to implement educational strategies that meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of the Hope community. For those seeking more information regarding the school's calendar, academic policies, or district-wide initiatives, the official school website at [hpsdistrict.org](http://hpsdistrict.org) serves as the primary resource for parents, students, and community members.

For more information, contact YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 722-2770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 E 9TH ST
HOPE, AR 71801
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YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOPE, AR with about 221 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
221
Teachers:
21.17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 221 students

Black or African American
49.8%
Hispanic/Latino
38.0%
White
10.9%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
42.1%
Male
57.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.