LINCOLN JR HIGH SCHOOL

Lincoln Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the La Salle ESD 122 school district, located in La Salle, IL with about 300 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 18 teachers, Lincoln Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Lincoln Junior High School, located at 1165 St. Vincents Ave in La Salle, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the La Salle Elementary School District 122, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic growth with the social and emotional development characteristic of the junior high years. The school serves as a transition point between elementary school and high school, focusing on preparing students for the rigors of secondary education through a structured curriculum and extracurricular involvement.

The school is situated in a historically significant area of La Salle and reflects the values of a small-town school system that prioritizes community connection. Beyond its core academic offerings—which typically include core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—Lincoln Junior High often emphasizes student leadership, physical education, and personal responsibility. By providing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate their formative years while building the foundational skills necessary for future academic and professional success.

For more information, contact Lincoln Jr High School at (815) 223-0786 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.