Dongola Jr High School

Dongola USD 66
PO Box 190
Dongola, IL 62926
53 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Dongola Jr. High School is a public educational institution located in the small village of Dongola, Illinois, serving as a core component of the Dongola School District. As a small-town school, it typically fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational middle-level education that focuses on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school operates within a rural setting, often emphasizing the importance of local involvement and student participation in extracurricular activities despite its smaller size. By serving the specific needs of the Dongola community, the junior high functions as a vital educational hub, striving to equip its students with the essential skills and supportive atmosphere necessary for long-term success in their future academic and personal endeavors.
53
Total Students
4.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    52 (98.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.9 %)
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: Dongola USD 66
Phone: (618)827-3524
Website: http://www.dongolaschool.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
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 16
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 26
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Anna Junior High School
Anna CCSD 37
238 Students
301 S Green St
Anna, IL 62906 (8.2 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th