MCKINLEY JR HIGH SCHOOL

McKinley Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the South Holland SD 150 school district, located in South Holland, IL with about 334 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 20 teachers, McKinley 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.

McKinley Junior High School, located at 16949 Cottage Grove Avenue in South Holland, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the South Holland School District 151. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering specifically to the unique needs of students during their transition from elementary school to high school. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their interests through various classroom activities.

The school is an integral part of the South Holland community, emphasizing the importance of collaborative relationships between students, staff, and parents. McKinley Junior High focuses on cultivating a supportive school climate where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, personal responsibility, and a sense of community engagement. Through its efforts to maintain high expectations and provide targeted student support, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed both academically and as active, contributing members of their neighborhood.

For more information, contact McKinley Jr High School at (708) 339-4240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.