Western Jr High School

Western CUSD 12
300 Chaney St
Kinderhook, IL 62345
146 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Western Junior High School, located in Kinderhook, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for students in the local community. As part of the Western Community Unit School District #12, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of early adolescents. The campus serves as a central hub for the district’s junior high curriculum, fostering an environment aimed at preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, typically balancing core subjects with opportunities for student growth in extracurricular and social domains. By operating within the Kinderhook area, the school maintains a community-centered atmosphere, prioritizing personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. Overall, Western Junior High serves as a key pillar in the district’s mission to provide consistent, quality education for the youth of Pike County.
146
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    138 (94.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
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: Western CUSD 12
Phone: (217)432-8324
Website: http://www.westerncusd12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
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
Pre-Kindergarten 53
Grade 6 38
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 26
Gender Ratio