Southeast Junior High School

www.iowacityschools.org/SouthEastJH

812 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Southeast Junior High School, located at 2501 Bradford Drive in Iowa City, Iowa, serves as a prominent middle-level educational institution within the Iowa City Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of students transitioning from elementary to high school. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, Southeast Junior High aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education while encouraging students to discover their individual talents and interests.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is known for promoting a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and arts initiatives. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong community partnerships and maintaining open communication with families to ensure student success. Through its commitment to a safe and inclusive culture, Southeast Junior High remains a vital pillar in the Iowa City area, striving to develop responsible, informed, and engaged citizens who are ready to contribute positively to their community.

812

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	156
Black	164
Asian	15
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
410 (50.7 %)
Black
164 (20.3 %)
Hispanic
156 (19.3 %)
Two or More
60 (7.4 %)
Asian
15 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1070
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/SouthEastJH
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 7 429

Grade 8 383