Minooka Jr High School

www.min201.org

1,058 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Minooka Junior High School (MJHS), located in Minooka, Illinois, serves as a central hub for students in grades 7 and 8 within the Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201. The school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for the transitional middle school years. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution aims to prepare students for the demands of high school while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of their community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Minooka Junior High offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to help students discover their passions and build essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience. With a dedicated faculty and a strong emphasis on community involvement, MJHS remains committed to maintaining high standards of excellence and providing a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

1,058

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Minooka Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	725
Hispanic	229
Black	48
Asian	15
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
725 (68.5 %)
Hispanic
229 (21.6 %)
Black
48 (4.5 %)
Two or More
40 (3.8 %)
Asian
15 (1.4 %)
American Indian
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:	Minooka CCSD 201
Phone:	(815)467-2136
Website:	http://www.min201.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,058
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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

Grade 7 522

Grade 8 536