NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOL
NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in NORFOLK, NE with about 615 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Norfolk Junior High School, located at 510 Pasewalk Ave in Norfolk, Nebraska, serves as a key educational institution within the Norfolk Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the seventh and eighth grades. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the school aims to foster a sense of community while encouraging students to explore their interests through a diverse range of core subjects and extracurricular activities.
The institution emphasizes preparing its students for future academic success by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, Norfolk Junior High utilizes its facilities on Pasewalk Avenue to host a variety of programs designed to engage learners at a pivotal stage of their development. Through active collaboration between faculty, parents, and the broader Norfolk community, the school strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to excel as they move forward into their high school years.
For more information, contact NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOL at (402) 644-2516 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NORFOLK, NE 68702-0139
(402) 644-2516
NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in NORFOLK, NE with about 615 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 615
- Teachers:
- 42.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 615 students
- White
- 66.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.