Jenison Junior High School

www.jpsonline.org/

752 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Jenison Junior High School, located in Jenison, Michigan, serves as a key secondary education facility within the Jenison Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to challenge students while fostering personal growth. By prioritizing core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, the school aims to build a solid foundational knowledge base for its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Jenison Junior High emphasizes the importance of community and holistic development. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build strong social connections. Supported by the broader resources of the Jenison Public Schools district, the institution strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment that prepares young learners for success in high school and beyond.

752

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jenison Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	606
Hispanic	72
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
606 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
72 (9.6 %)
Two or More
46 (6.1 %)
Black
15 (2.0 %)
Asian
11 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Jenison Public Schools
Phone:	(616)457-1402
Website:	http://www.jpsonline.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 7 401

Grade 8 351