YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

211 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

211

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	66
Black	105
Two or More	4

Black
105 (49.8 %)
Hispanic
66 (31.3 %)
White
36 (17.1 %)
Two or More
4 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)722-2770
Website:	http://hpsdistrict.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 103

Grade 8 108