NORTH PRAIRIE JR HIGH SCHOOL

North Prairie Jr High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Winthrop Harbor SD 1 school district, located in Winthrop Harbor, IL with about 259 students offering grade levels from 5th 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, North Prairie 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.

North Prairie Junior High School is located in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, and serves as a key educational institution for students in the local community. As a junior high school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The school is committed to fostering an environment that supports academic growth while addressing the social and emotional development of its student body.

Situated on North Avenue, the school operates as part of the Winthrop Harbor School District, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, North Prairie Junior High aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education, focusing on building foundational skills, personal responsibility, and a sense of community pride among its pupils.

For more information, contact North Prairie Jr High at (847) 731-3089 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.