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.
618
Total Students
50.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL JR. HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White285
Hispanic44
Black206
Asian13
Two or More69
American Indian1
  • White
    285 (46.1 %)
  • Black
    206 (33.3 %)
  • Two or More
    69 (11.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (7.1 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CENTRAL JR. HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 7304
Grade 8314
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CENTRAL JR. HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28546.1%
Male33353.9%