Lincoln Junior High School

(708)201-2075

www.district148.net/ljh.net

150 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Junior High School, located at 14151 Lincoln Ave in Dolton, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Dolton School District 149. The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of early adolescents, typically serving students in the middle school grade levels. As part of its commitment to the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal and social growth during their formative years.

The school’s mission emphasizes the importance of academic achievement, character development, and inclusive learning. Like many schools in the area, Lincoln Junior High works to implement curriculum standards that align with Illinois state requirements, often incorporating extracurricular programs and support services to help students navigate the transition from elementary to secondary education. By focusing on collaborative learning and community engagement, the school aims to provide a safe and productive space for students from diverse backgrounds to develop the skills necessary for long-term academic success.

150

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	12
Black	138

Black
138 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (8.0 %)

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:	Dolton SD 148
Phone:	(708)201-2075
Website:	http://www.district148.net/ljh.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 7 74

Grade 8 76