Unity Jr High School

2,054 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Unity Junior High School, located at 2115 S 54th Ave in Cicero, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Cicero School District 99. The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental and academic needs of students in their middle school years, providing a structured environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. As part of a large suburban district, the school focuses on fostering a community-oriented atmosphere while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a standard core curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Unity Junior High emphasizes the importance of social-emotional growth and student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services intended to help students build essential life skills, character, and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and a supportive school culture, Unity Junior High aims to prepare its students to navigate the challenges of their upcoming secondary education and become contributing members of the Cicero community.

2,054

Total Students

141.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Unity Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	1,991
Black	50
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,991 (96.9 %)
Black
50 (2.4 %)
White
8 (0.4 %)
Two or More
3 (0.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Cicero SD 99
Phone:	(708)863-8268
Website:	http://cicd99.edu
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	2,054
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	141.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 7 978

Grade 8 1,076