WENTWORTH JR HIGH SCHOOL

Wentworth Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Calumet City SD 155 school district, located in Calumet City, IL with about 370 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 36 teachers, Wentworth Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Wentworth Junior High School is located at 560 Superior Ave in Calumet City, Illinois, and serves as a key educational institution within the community. As a middle school, the facility focuses on the transitional academic and developmental years for students, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The school operates under the jurisdiction of Calumet City School District 155, which is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, student engagement, and foundational skill-building.

The school community in Calumet City is characterized by its commitment to student growth, often offering extracurricular programs and academic support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on both social-emotional learning and academic achievement, Wentworth Junior High aims to prepare its students for the rigorous expectations of secondary education. For families residing in the area, the school serves as a central hub for community involvement and student development within the district.

For more information, contact Wentworth Jr High School at (708) 862-0750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.