Yale Junior High School

Yale Public Schools
198 SCHOOL DR
YALE, MI 48097
381 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Yale Junior High School is a public educational institution located at 198 School Drive in Yale, Michigan. Part of the Yale Public Schools district, the school serves students in the middle grades, providing a transition between elementary education and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its student body in the rural St. Clair County area.

As part of the broader Yale Public Schools community, the junior high focuses on preparing students for the rigors of secondary education through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. The school’s administrative and teaching staff strive to maintain a culture of excellence, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and social responsibility. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or academic programs, the district maintains a centralized resource at their official website: [www.ypsd.us](http://www.ypsd.us).
381
Total Students
19.9
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    355 (93.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Yale Public Schools
Phone: (810)387-3231
Website: http://www.ypsd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 145
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 6 115
Grade 7 135
Grade 8 131
Gender Ratio