NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOL
641 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
641
Total Students
49.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 392 |
| Hispanic | 177 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 45 |
| American Indian | 17 |
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White392 (61.2 %)
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Hispanic177 (27.6 %)
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Two or More45 (7.0 %)
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American Indian17 (2.7 %)
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Black6 (0.9 %)
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Asian4 (0.6 %)
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: | NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (402)644-2516 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 641 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 49.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 277 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 67 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
311
Grade 8
330
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 311 |
| Grade 8 | 330 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 345 | 53.8% |
| Male | 296 | 46.2% |
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