POTTSVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

471 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Pottsville Junior High School, located at 250 Apache Drive in Pottsville, Arkansas, serves as a key academic institution within the Pottsville School District. The school is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment for students in the middle-level grades, focusing on bridging the transition between elementary education and high school. By prioritizing core academic subjects alongside opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigor of secondary education and beyond.

As part of the broader Pottsville School District, the junior high benefits from a community-focused approach to education. The school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to foster school spirit and character development. For more information regarding curriculum, school policies, or district updates, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://pottsvilleschools.org](http://pottsvilleschools.org).

471

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POTTSVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	42
Black	4
Asian	3
American Indian	3

White
419 (89.0 %)
Hispanic
42 (8.9 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	POTTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)968-6334
Website:	http://pottsvilleschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 7 158

Grade 8 153

Grade 9 160