LYAL BURKHOLDER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Lyal Burkholder Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Henderson, NV with about 628 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Lyal Burkholder Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Lyal Burkholder Junior High School, located in Henderson, Nevada, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Clark County School District. The school is named in honor of Lyal Burkholder, a prominent local educator who served as a superintendent in the Henderson area for many years. The campus is situated in a well-established neighborhood, providing a localized community hub for students transitioning from elementary school to the more rigorous academic environment of secondary education.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development during the critical middle school years. Like many institutions within the Clark County School District, Lyal Burkholder emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as math, science, English, and social studies, alongside various elective offerings. Through its mission to support student growth, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school by promoting a culture of responsibility, academic engagement, and social-emotional learning within the Henderson community.

For more information, contact Lyal Burkholder Junior High School at (702) 799-8080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.