Astoria Junior High School

Astoria CUSD 1
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
67 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Astoria Junior High School, located at 402 N Jefferson St in Astoria, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the local community’s educational system. As part of the Astoria Community Unit School District 1, the school provides a focused learning environment for students in the middle-grade levels, bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The facility is situated in a rural, close-knit setting, which often fosters a supportive atmosphere where educators can maintain strong relationships with both students and their families.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for academic success through a curriculum that balances foundational subjects with opportunities for personal development. By operating within a smaller district, Astoria Junior High emphasizes a sense of community and school spirit, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and fostering a culture of mutual respect. For the families of Astoria, the school serves as a vital resource, committed to nurturing the academic and social growth of the town’s youth as they transition into their teenage years.
67
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    64 (95.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Astoria CUSD 1
Phone: (309)329-2158
Website: http://www.acusd1.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
V I T Jr High School
V I T CUSD 2
71 Students
1500 E US Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482 (9.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th