WELLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Wells Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wells-Ogunquit CSD school district, located in Wells, ME with about 418 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 36 teachers, Wells Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Wells Junior High School, located at 1470 Post Road in Wells, Maine, serves as a central pillar of the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary structure to help them navigate the unique developmental needs of early adolescence.

Beyond the classroom, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and extracurricular enrichment. By offering a variety of athletic, artistic, and academic clubs, Wells Junior High encourages students to explore their personal interests and develop leadership skills in a collaborative setting. The school’s location in the coastal town of Wells allows it to maintain a tight-knit, small-town atmosphere, where faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

For more information, contact Wells Junior High School at (207) 633-2874 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.