CENTRAL JR. HIGH
618 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
618
Total Students
50.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 285 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| Black | 206 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More | 69 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White285 (46.1 %)
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Black206 (33.3 %)
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Two or More69 (11.2 %)
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Hispanic44 (7.1 %)
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Asian13 (2.1 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 |
| Phone: | (573)334-2923 |
| Website: | http://www.capetigers.com |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 618 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 50.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 633 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
304
Grade 8
314
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 304 |
| Grade 8 | 314 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 285 | 46.1% |
| Male | 333 | 53.9% |
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