CARY JR HIGH SCHOOL
Cary Jr High School is a public middle school that is part of the Cary CCSD 26 school district, located in Cary, IL with about 899 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Cary Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Cary Junior High School, located at 2109 Crystal Lake Road in Cary, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Cary Community Consolidated School District 26. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with elective opportunities, the school prepares its students for the academic rigors of the high school level.
Beyond the classroom, Cary Junior High places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music ensembles, and various clubs, which help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the administration and faculty work collaboratively with parents and the surrounding Cary community to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the transition from childhood to adolescence.
For more information, contact Cary Jr High School at (224) 357-5150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cary, IL 60013-1426
(224) 357-5150
CARY JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Cary, IL with about 899 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cary CCSD 26
- Total Students:
- 899
- Teachers:
- 57.82
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 899 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARY JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.