BRANSON JR. HIGH

724 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Branson Junior High, located at 263 Buccaneer Blvd in Branson, Missouri, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Branson Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and the rigorous academic environment of high school. It focuses on fostering a supportive learning community that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development, providing students with a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic programs, Branson Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These opportunities are intended to help students explore their interests, build social skills, and engage with their peers in a positive environment. With a strong commitment to the "Buccaneer" spirit, the school strives to cultivate a sense of pride and community while ensuring that students have the resources and guidance necessary to navigate the challenges of their middle-level years.

724

Total Students

47.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRANSON JR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	133
Black	23
Asian	12
Two or More	31
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
520 (71.8 %)
Hispanic
133 (18.4 %)
Two or More
31 (4.3 %)
Black
23 (3.2 %)
Asian
12 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BRANSON R-IV
Phone:	(417)334-3087
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 7 360

Grade 8 364