LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Lincoln Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Dolton SD 148 school district, located in Dolton, IL with about 144 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 13 teachers, Lincoln Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Lincoln Junior High School, located at 14151 Lincoln Ave in Dolton, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Dolton School District 149. The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of early adolescents, typically serving students in the middle school grade levels. As part of its commitment to the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal and social growth during their formative years.
The school’s mission emphasizes the importance of academic achievement, character development, and inclusive learning. Like many schools in the area, Lincoln Junior High works to implement curriculum standards that align with Illinois state requirements, often incorporating extracurricular programs and support services to help students navigate the transition from elementary to secondary education. By focusing on collaborative learning and community engagement, the school aims to provide a safe and productive space for students from diverse backgrounds to develop the skills necessary for long-term academic success.
For more information, contact Lincoln Junior High School at (708) 841-2554 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dolton, IL 60419-1023
(708) 841-2554
LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dolton, IL with about 144 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dolton SD 148
- Total Students:
- 144
- Teachers:
- 13.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- 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 144 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.