Poston Junior High School

www.mpsaz.org/poston

881 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Poston Junior High School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district, which is one of the largest school districts in the state. Serving students in the junior high grades, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment. The campus focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a blend of core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—alongside a variety of elective programs designed to encourage student engagement and personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Poston Junior High places a strong emphasis on community and student involvement. The school promotes a culture of responsibility and excellence, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that support well-rounded growth. By utilizing the resources provided through the Mesa Public Schools system, Poston strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the skills necessary for future success in both their educational and personal lives.

881

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poston Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	462
Black	43
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	25
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
462 (52.4 %)
White
307 (34.8 %)
Black
43 (4.9 %)
Two or More
30 (3.4 %)
American Indian
25 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.0 %)
Asian
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:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-2100
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/poston
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
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 7 427

Grade 8 454