WATSON CHAPEL JR. HIGH SCHOOL

WATSON CHAPEL JR. HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 586 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 53 teachers, WATSON CHAPEL JR. HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Watson Chapel Junior High School, located at 3900 Camden Rd in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Watson Chapel School District. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment for students in the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its academic programming, Watson Chapel Junior High plays a significant role in the local Pine Bluff community. The school works to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in sports, clubs, and various student organizations, helping them develop teamwork and leadership skills. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families and stakeholders, providing resources and updates to ensure that the educational community remains connected and informed about school events and district policies.

For more information, contact WATSON CHAPEL JR. HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 879-4420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3900 CAMDEN RD
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
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WATSON CHAPEL JR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 586 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
586
Teachers:
53.73
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th 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 586 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WATSON CHAPEL JR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.

Black or African American
78.7%
White
17.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Asian
1.2%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

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.