Joseph City Junior High School

Joseph City Unified District (4388)
4629 E. Second North
Joseph City, AZ 86032
116 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Joseph City Junior High School, located in the rural community of Joseph City, Arizona, serves as a central hub for the town's middle-level education. As part of the Joseph City Unified School District, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and community-focused environment tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that blends core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school while maintaining the small-town values characteristic of the region.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the fabric of the local community. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, Joseph City Junior High encourages student participation in extracurricular activities and sports, which helps build school spirit and interpersonal skills. The school remains dedicated to high academic standards and student engagement, ensuring that despite its small size, its students receive a well-rounded educational foundation in a safe and familiar setting.
116
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (50.9 %)
  • American Indian
    25 (21.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (15.5 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (11.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
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: Joseph City Unified District (4388)
Phone: (928)288-3361
Website: http://schools.jcusd.org/jrsr-high-school/#top
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 32
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 37
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Holbrook Junior High School
Holbrook Unified District (4389)
347 Students
412 W BUFFALO ST
HOLBROOK, AZ 86025 (9.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th