Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm

774 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Junior High & Academy Program, located in Joliet, Illinois, serves as a dual-faceted educational institution within the Joliet Public Schools District 86. The school is designed to provide a comprehensive middle school experience for its general student population while simultaneously housing a specialized "Academy Program." This program is often tailored to provide enriched curriculum opportunities or targeted academic support, allowing the school to cater to a diverse range of learning needs and student aptitudes within the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during the critical middle school years. By integrating traditional junior high coursework with the specific goals of the Academy, Washington strives to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. Located on Richards Street, the facility serves as a central hub for its students, emphasizing a supportive environment where staff focus on student engagement, discipline, and building a foundation for future academic success.

774

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	506
Black	184
Asian	1
Two or More	29

Hispanic
506 (65.4 %)
Black
184 (23.8 %)
White
54 (7.0 %)
Two or More
29 (3.7 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Joliet PSD 86
Phone:	(815)727-5271
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 6 252

Grade 7 243

Grade 8 279