WILMETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Wilmette Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wilmette SD 39 school district, located in Wilmette, IL with about 887 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 67 teachers, Wilmette Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Wilmette Junior High School (WJHS), located at 620 Locust Road in Wilmette, Illinois, serves as the primary middle school for District 39, typically catering to students in grades 7 and 8. The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and rigorous curriculum, which is designed to transition students from the elementary environment to the challenges of high school. The facility itself is modern and well-equipped, featuring specialized spaces for STEM, the arts, and athletics, all intended to foster both intellectual curiosity and personal growth during the formative middle school years.

Beyond academics, Wilmette Junior High is highly regarded for its inclusive community culture and extensive extracurricular programming. The school offers a diverse array of clubs, sports teams, and musical ensembles, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside of the classroom. With a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and a dedicated faculty, WJHS consistently ranks as one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, maintaining a long-standing reputation for excellence within the North Shore educational community.

For more information, contact Wilmette Junior High School at (847) 256-7280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.