KINO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Kino Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 1,032 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th 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 51 teachers, Kino Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Kino Junior High School, located in Mesa, Arizona, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Mesa Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored for students in their middle school years. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, Kino Junior High aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, balancing rigorous core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration.
Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local Mesa community and maintains a strong focus on student engagement. Through its official website, the school provides families with resources, information on extracurricular activities, and updates on district-wide initiatives. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Kino Junior High School strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to pursue their interests and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.
For more information, contact Kino Junior High School at (480) 472-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
http://www.mpsaz.org/kino
KINO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mesa, AZ with about 1,032 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Total Students:
- 1,032
- Teachers:
- 51.22
- 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 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 1,032 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KINO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 74.7%
- White
- 14.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.