NEW ATHENS JR HIGH SCHOOL

New Athens Jr High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the New Athens CUSD 60 school district, located in New Athens, IL with about 103 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 8 teachers, New Athens Jr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

New Athens Junior High School, located at 501 Hanft St in New Athens, Illinois, serves as a key academic institution within the New Athens Community Unit School District 60. As a small-town school, it acts as a central hub for the community’s middle-grade students, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students can engage in more personalized learning experiences compared to larger urban districts.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded educational foundation that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of junior high students, New Athens Junior High works to prepare its learners for the rigors of high school, promoting both social-emotional growth and academic success within a supportive, community-focused setting.

For more information, contact New Athens Jr High at (618) 475-2172 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.