AMBOY JR HIGH SCHOOL

Amboy Jr High School is a public middle school that is part of the Amboy CUSD 272 school district, located in Amboy, IL with about 207 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Amboy Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Amboy Junior High School, located at 140 S Appleton Ave in Amboy, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Amboy Community Unit School District 272. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing foundational learning, character development, and preparation for the transition to high school. By fostering a close-knit community, the school strives to support the individual growth of its students through a blend of rigorous coursework and extracurricular engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Amboy, playing a central role in the local educational landscape. It benefits from the district’s commitment to providing accessible resources and a supportive faculty dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its junior high population. With a mission centered on student success, Amboy Junior High works to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere that encourages academic achievement and personal responsibility among its youth.

For more information, contact Amboy Jr High School at (815) 857-3528 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.