Cary Jr High School

www.cary26.org

681 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cary Junior High School, located at 2109 Crystal Lake Road in Cary, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Cary Community Consolidated School District 26. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with elective opportunities, the school prepares its students for the academic rigors of the high school level.

Beyond the classroom, Cary Junior High places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music ensembles, and various clubs, which help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the administration and faculty work collaboratively with parents and the surrounding Cary community to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the transition from childhood to adolescence.

681

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cary Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	158
Black	7
Asian	16
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

White
454 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
158 (23.2 %)
Two or More
44 (6.5 %)
Asian
16 (2.3 %)
Black
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Cary CCSD 26
Phone:	(224)357-5150
Website:	http://www.cary26.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 1

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 213

Grade 8 255