THUNDER BAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Thunder Bay Junior High School is a public middle school that is part of the Alpena Public Schools school district, located in ALPENA, MI with about 859 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Thunder Bay Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Thunder Bay Junior High School, located in Alpena, Michigan, serves as a central hub for middle-level education within the Alpena Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional developmental needs of early adolescents. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various classroom subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader Alpena Public Schools community, the institution emphasizes community involvement and the use of technology to enhance the learning experience. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district's goal of providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible citizens. Through a combination of core academics, elective offerings, and student-centered support services, Thunder Bay Junior High strives to build a strong educational foundation for the youth of the Alpena area.

For more information, contact Thunder Bay Junior High School at (989) 358-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3500 SOUTH THIRD AVE
ALPENA, MI 49707-4105
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THUNDER BAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in ALPENA, MI with about 859 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
859
Teachers:
42.97
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 859 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THUNDER BAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.