WILLIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Willis Junior High School is a public middle school that is part of the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) school district, located in Chandler, AZ with about 871 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Willis Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Willis Junior High School, located in Chandler, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Chandler Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and the high school experience. The campus emphasizes a "culture of excellence," focusing on high standards for student achievement while encouraging personal growth, responsibility, and community engagement.
Beyond its core curriculum, Willis Junior High offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student clubs. These offerings are designed to cater to a diverse range of student interests and talents, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to modern educational practices and a supportive faculty, the school strives to prepare its students for success in future academic endeavors and beyond.
For more information, contact Willis Junior High School at (480) 883-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-5700
WILLIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Chandler, AZ with about 871 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Total Students:
- 871
- Teachers:
- 50.25
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 871 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.8%
- White
- 29.9%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.