Holmes Jr High School

School Overview
Holmes Junior High School, located in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of Community Consolidated School District 59, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the transition toward high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while offering elective opportunities that allow them to explore personal interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Holmes Junior High places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations, which help students build leadership skills and school spirit. With a focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond, Holmes strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the local community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed academically and personally.
454
Total Students
44.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holmes Jr High School
Demographic Student Count
White132
Hispanic210
Black31
Asian48
Two or More12
American Indian18
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    210 (46.3 %)
  • White
    132 (29.1 %)
  • Asian
    48 (10.6 %)
  • Black
    31 (6.8 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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: Comm Cons SD 59
Phone: (847)593-4390
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 177
Grade 7 117
Grade 8 160

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Holmes Jr High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6177
Grade 7117
Grade 8160
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Holmes Jr High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21547.4%
Male23952.6%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)