WASHINGTON JR HIGH & ACADEMY PRGM
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm is a public middle school that is part of the Joliet PSD 86 school district, located in Joliet, IL with about 829 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm 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.
Washington Junior High & Academy Program, located in Joliet, Illinois, serves as a dual-faceted educational institution within the Joliet Public Schools District 86. The school is designed to provide a comprehensive middle school experience for its general student population while simultaneously housing a specialized "Academy Program." This program is often tailored to provide enriched curriculum opportunities or targeted academic support, allowing the school to cater to a diverse range of learning needs and student aptitudes within the local community.
The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during the critical middle school years. By integrating traditional junior high coursework with the specific goals of the Academy, Washington strives to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. Located on Richards Street, the facility serves as a central hub for its students, emphasizing a supportive environment where staff focus on student engagement, discipline, and building a foundation for future academic success.
For more information, contact Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm at (815) 727-5271 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Joliet, IL 60433-2218
(815) 727-5271
WASHINGTON JR HIGH & ACADEMY PRGM is a public school in Joliet, IL with about 829 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Joliet PSD 86
- Total Students:
- 829
- Teachers:
- 52.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- 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 829 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.1%
- Black or African American
- 32.3%
- White
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.