PATOKA JR HIGH SCHOOL

Patoka Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Patoka CUSD 100 school district, located in Patoka, IL with about 38 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 3 teachers, Patoka Jr High School 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.

Patoka Junior High School, located at 1220 Kinoka Road in Patoka, Illinois, serves as a vital educational component of the Patoka Community Unit School District 100. As a small, rural public school, it focuses on providing a foundational middle-grade education that bridges the gap between elementary school and high school. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students receive personalized attention, helping to foster academic growth and social development during the transitional adolescent years.

The school operates with a commitment to serving the local Patoka community by offering a standard middle school curriculum aimed at preparing students for future academic success. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Patoka Junior High creates a supportive environment that encourages extracurricular participation and active engagement within the classroom. It serves as a central hub for the area's youth, prioritizing both the educational standards set by the state of Illinois and the unique needs of a small-town student body.

For more information, contact Patoka Jr High School at (618) 432-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.