HAVANA JR HIGH SCHOOL

Havana Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Havana CUSD 126 school district, located in Havana, IL with about 343 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 18 teachers, Havana Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Havana Junior High School, located at 801 E Laurel Ave in Havana, Illinois, serves as a central hub for middle-grade education within the Havana Community Unit School District #126. Situated in a small, tight-knit river community, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between primary education and high school, focusing on both the academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. The facility provides a structured environment where students in the junior high grades are encouraged to build foundational skills, explore new interests, and develop the responsibility needed for their upcoming high school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Havana Junior High is often characterized by its integration into the broader Havana community. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with families to foster a positive learning culture. As part of a district that prides itself on being the home of the "Ducks," the school promotes a sense of spirit and belonging, offering students opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and local initiatives that help prepare them to be active, contributing members of the Havana community.

For more information, contact Havana Jr High School at (309) 543-6677 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.