Kankakee Junior High School
560 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Kankakee Junior High School, located at 2250 E Crestwood St in Kankakee, Illinois, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in their middle school years. As part of the Kankakee School District 111, the institution focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing the development of foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and critical thinking. The school environment is structured to support the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with various opportunities for student engagement.
Beyond academics, Kankakee Junior High strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, arts, and clubs, which are designed to foster teamwork, discipline, and personal interests. By integrating community involvement with classroom learning, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed both inside and outside the classroom as they move forward into their high school careers.
Beyond academics, Kankakee Junior High strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, arts, and clubs, which are designed to foster teamwork, discipline, and personal interests. By integrating community involvement with classroom learning, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed both inside and outside the classroom as they move forward into their high school careers.
560
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic | 185 |
| Black | 278 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 17 |
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Black278 (49.6 %)
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Hispanic185 (33.0 %)
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White78 (13.9 %)
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Two or More17 (3.0 %)
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Asian2 (0.4 %)
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: | Kankakee SD 111 |
| Phone: | (815)933-0730 |
| Website: | http://www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 560 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 42.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
265
Grade 8
295
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 265 |
| Grade 8 | 295 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 264 | 47.1% |
| Male | 296 | 52.9% |
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