Kino Junior High School

www.mpsaz.org/kino

914 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

914

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kino Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	702
Black	46
Two or More	23
American Indian	61
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
702 (76.8 %)
White
79 (8.6 %)
American Indian
61 (6.7 %)
Black
46 (5.0 %)
Two or More
23 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-2400
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/kino
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 444

Grade 8 470