Washington Jr High School

201 N Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540

www.naperville203.org/wjhs

558 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Junior High School, located at 201 N Washington St in the heart of downtown Naperville, Illinois, serves as a prominent middle school within Naperville Community Unit School District 203. Known for its historical significance and central location, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8. It is highly regarded for maintaining a strong academic culture, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with a variety of elective opportunities, including world languages, technology, and the fine arts.

Beyond the classroom, Washington Junior High emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by fostering an inclusive environment and encouraging student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school boasts a robust athletic program, competitive music ensembles, and numerous student-led clubs, all designed to build character, leadership, and a sense of community. By prioritizing both rigorous academic standards and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, consistently ranking as a top-performing institution in the region.

558

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	42
Black	29
Asian	39
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	2

White
394 (71.0 %)
Two or More
49 (8.8 %)
Hispanic
42 (7.6 %)
Asian
39 (7.0 %)
Black
29 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Naperville CUSD 203
Phone:	(630)420-6390
Website:	http://www.naperville203.org/wjhs
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 5 44

Grade 6 174

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 166