CENTRAL JR. HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL JR. HIGH is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 school district, located in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO with about 624 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, CENTRAL JR. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Central Junior High School, located at 1910 Whitener Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Cape Girardeau Public School District. Catering to students in the middle-school grades, the school focuses on providing a structured environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. As part of the "Cape Tigers" school community, the institution emphasizes both academic development and the personal growth of its students during these formative adolescent years.

The school is deeply integrated into the broader Cape Girardeau school system, which is characterized by a commitment to fostering student achievement through a diverse range of programs. By utilizing the district’s official website (capetigers.com), the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. Central Junior High remains dedicated to its mission of preparing students for future success by encouraging community involvement, scholastic excellence, and the development of essential life skills.

For more information, contact CENTRAL JR. HIGH at (573) 334-2923 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.