DELAVAN JR HIGH SCHOOL

Delavan Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Delavan CUSD 703 school district, located in Delavan, IL with about 78 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Delavan 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.

Delavan Junior High School is a public middle school located in the small community of Delavan, Illinois. Situated within the Delavan Community Unit School District 703, the school serves students in the intermediate grade levels, focusing on the bridge between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is integrated into a tight-knit rural educational environment, sharing its commitment to academic growth, social development, and community engagement with the neighboring high school facilities.

As a smaller-scale institution, Delavan Junior High typically emphasizes a personalized learning experience where students benefit from a close-knit campus culture and strong teacher-student relationships. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and localized school events. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to the more rigorous academic expectations of the high school level.

For more information, contact Delavan Jr High School at (309) 244-8285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.