ESCANABA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Escanaba Junior High is a public middle school that is part of the Escanaba Area Public Schools school district, located in Escanaba, MI with about 348 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Escanaba Junior High 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.
Escanaba Junior High School, located at 500 S. Lincoln Rd in Escanaba, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Escanaba Area Public Schools district. As part of a community deeply identified by its "Eskymo" mascot, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition for students between the elementary and high school levels. The institution emphasizes academic development, social growth, and student engagement to prepare its young adolescents for the rigors of secondary education.
The school is deeply integrated into the local community and utilizes its online presence at [eskymos.com](http://www.eskymos.com) to maintain communication with parents, staff, and students. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school typically encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and athletics, which are cornerstones of the Escanaba school culture. By fostering a collaborative environment, the junior high aims to uphold the district’s mission of cultivating lifelong learners in a safe and challenging academic setting.
For more information, contact Escanaba Junior High at (906) 786-7462 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
http://www.eskymos.com
ESCANABA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Escanaba, MI with about 348 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Escanaba Area Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 348
- Teachers:
- 17.56
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 348 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ESCANABA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 44.3%
- Male
- 55.7%
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.