CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL

Central Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the East Peoria SD 86 school district, located in East Peoria, IL with about 577 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Central 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.

Central Junior High School, located at 601 Taylor St in East Peoria, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in the East Peoria Elementary School District 86. As a middle school facility, it is dedicated to supporting the transitional years of early adolescence, focusing on both academic development and social-emotional growth. The school typically provides a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering a community-oriented environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities and sports.

The school is situated within a residential area of East Peoria, making it a central hub for the local community. Like many junior high schools in the region, Central emphasizes foundational skill-building in core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, Central Junior High aims to equip its students with the necessary tools to succeed as they move toward their secondary education years at the high school level.

For more information, contact Central Jr High School at (309) 427-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611-2685
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CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in East Peoria, IL with about 577 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
East Peoria SD 86
Total Students:
577
Teachers:
38.93
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 577 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black or African American
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

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.