MOKENA JR HIGH SCHOOL
Mokena Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mokena SD 159 school district, located in Mokena, IL with about 509 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 36 teachers, Mokena Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Mokena Junior High School, located at 19815 Kirkstone Way in Mokena, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8 within Mokena School District 159. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory classes, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares students for the transition to high school.
Beyond its core curriculum, Mokena Junior High emphasizes the use of modern technology and innovative instructional practices to meet the unique learning needs of its student body. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community, reflecting a commitment to transparency and student success. With a focus on character education and collaborative learning, the institution strives to create a positive school climate where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and engage actively in their own educational journey.
For more information, contact Mokena Jr High School at (708) 342-4870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mokena, IL 60448-8016
(708) 342-4870
MOKENA JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mokena, IL with about 509 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mokena SD 159
- Total Students:
- 509
- Teachers:
- 36
- 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 targeted assistance school
- 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 509 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOKENA JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.