DUPO JR HIGH SCHOOL

Dupo Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Comm Unit School District No 196 school district, located in Dupo, IL with about 154 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 10 teachers, Dupo 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.

Dupo Junior High School, located at 600 Louisa Ave in Dupo, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Dupo Community Unit School District 196. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of early adolescents. The school is situated in a tight-knit community, fostering a learning environment that encourages student participation and personal responsibility.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while offering opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Dupo Junior High aims to provide more individualized attention to its students, helping them navigate the challenges of their formative years. As a focal point of the Dupo community, the school works closely with families and local stakeholders to support student achievement and cultivate a positive, inclusive school culture.

For more information, contact Dupo Jr High School at (618) 286-3214 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.