Hazel Park Junior High School

Hazel Park School District of the City of

www.hazelparkschools.org

430 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hazel Park Junior High School, located on Highland Avenue in Hazel Park, Michigan, serves as a key secondary education hub within the Hazel Park School District. As a junior high institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school prioritizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster student growth, critical thinking, and preparation for future academic challenges.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with opportunities for student engagement. Through the broader Hazel Park Schools network, students at this junior high have access to various extracurricular activities and district-wide resources aimed at cultivating a strong sense of community. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, Hazel Park Junior High strives to prepare its adolescent population to succeed both within the classroom and as active members of their local community.

430

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hazel Park Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	23
Black	187
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	5

Black
187 (43.5 %)
White
185 (43.0 %)
Two or More
28 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.3 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hazel Park School District of the City of
Phone:	(248)658-2300
Website:	http://www.hazelparkschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 146

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 147