Willis Junior High School

www.cusd80.com/wjhs

865 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

865

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willis Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	499
Black	49
Asian	34
Two or More	34
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
499 (57.7 %)
White
229 (26.5 %)
Black
49 (5.7 %)
Asian
34 (3.9 %)
Two or More
34 (3.9 %)
American Indian
15 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Phone:	(480)883-5700
Website:	http://www.cusd80.com/wjhs
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 7 419

Grade 8 446