Central Jr High School

www.wfschools.org

219 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Central Junior High School, located at 1600 E 9th St in West Frankfort, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for the local community. As part of the West Frankfort Community Unit School District 168, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. The school environment is structured to foster academic growth, personal responsibility, and social-emotional development during these formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Central Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various opportunities for student engagement. The institution works to maintain a supportive atmosphere where educators prioritize student success, collaboration, and community involvement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, playing a vital role in the long-term success of the West Frankfort community.

219

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	6
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
196 (89.5 %)
Two or More
9 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.8 %)
Black
3 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Frankfort CUSD 168
Phone:	(618)937-2444
Website:	http://www.wfschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 104

Grade 8 114

Grade 9 1