SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH

www.isd742.org/south

867 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Junior High School, located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, serves as a key educational institution within the St. Cloud Area School District (ISD 742). The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle-level years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, South Junior High aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while promoting a sense of community and civic responsibility.

The school places a strong focus on student engagement and inclusivity, utilizing its resources to meet the varied needs of a diverse population. Through its partnership with the broader district, South Junior High integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes. The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to fostering growth, encouraging positive character development, and maintaining an environment where students feel supported as they transition toward adulthood.

867

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	54
Black	394
Asian	15
Two or More	63
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

Black
394 (45.4 %)
White
328 (37.8 %)
Two or More
63 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
54 (6.2 %)
Asian
15 (1.7 %)
American Indian
11 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)370-7230
Website:	http://www.isd742.org/south
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 278

Grade 7 272

Grade 8 317