KANKAKEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Kankakee Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Kankakee SD 111 school district, located in Kankakee, IL with about 693 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 50 teachers, Kankakee Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Kankakee Junior High School, located at 2250 E Crestwood St in Kankakee, Illinois, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in their middle school years. As part of the Kankakee School District 111, the institution focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing the development of foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and critical thinking. The school environment is structured to support the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with various opportunities for student engagement.

Beyond academics, Kankakee Junior High strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, arts, and clubs, which are designed to foster teamwork, discipline, and personal interests. By integrating community involvement with classroom learning, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed both inside and outside the classroom as they move forward into their high school careers.

For more information, contact Kankakee Junior High School at (815) 933-0730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2250 E Crestwood St
Kankakee, IL 60901-2803
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KANKAKEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kankakee, IL with about 693 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Kankakee SD 111
Total Students:
693
Teachers:
50.97
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 693 students

Black or African American
47.3%
Hispanic/Latino
30.2%
White
21.4%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
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.