WALDO J WOOD MEMORIAL JHS

Waldo J Wood Memorial JHS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the East Gibson School Corporation school district, located in Oakland City, IN with about 124 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Waldo J Wood Memorial JHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Waldo J. Wood Memorial Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Oakland City, Indiana. Serving as a key part of the Wood Memorial school system within the East Gibson School Corporation, the school focuses on the critical transitional years of middle school, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The facility is situated on South Franklin Street and serves as a central hub for the academic and extracurricular development of young adolescents in the surrounding community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth in a supportive, small-town environment. As part of a smaller school district, Waldo J. Wood Memorial benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff often work to provide individualized attention to students. The institution emphasizes foundational learning, preparing students for the rigors of high school while offering various activities that encourage social development and school spirit within the Oakland City area.

For more information, contact Waldo J Wood Memorial JHS at (812) 749-4519 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.