John M Andersen Jr High School

www.cusd80.com/ajhs

728 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John M. Andersen Junior High School, located in Chandler, Arizona, is part of the Chandler Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that cater to various interests and skill levels.

Beyond its academic offerings, Andersen Junior High places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school utilizes a variety of programs to support social-emotional learning and encourage students to become active participants in their educational journey. By prioritizing effective communication between staff, students, and parents, the school maintains a supportive atmosphere aimed at helping every student reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.

728

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John M Andersen Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	428
Black	66
Asian	34
Two or More	28
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
428 (58.8 %)
White
153 (21.0 %)
Black
66 (9.1 %)
Asian
34 (4.7 %)
Two or More
28 (3.8 %)
American Indian
15 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)

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)883-5300
Website:	http://www.cusd80.com/ajhs
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 6 99

Grade 7 294

Grade 8 335