AMHERST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Amherst Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Amherst Exempted Village school district, located in Amherst, OH with about 849 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 46 teachers, Amherst Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Amherst Junior High School, located at 548 Milan Ave in Amherst, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Amherst Exempted Village School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By focusing on academic rigor, character development, and student engagement, the school prepares its pupils for the transition to high school while encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Amherst Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their interests, develop social skills, and build a sense of community. Supported by a dedicated faculty and administration, the school strives to maintain a collaborative partnership with parents and the broader Amherst community to ensure the success and well-being of every student.

For more information, contact Amherst Junior High School at (440) 988-0324 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

548 Milan Ave
Amherst, OH 44001-1420
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AMHERST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Amherst, OH with about 849 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
849
Teachers:
46.02
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 849 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMHERST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.3%
Hispanic/Latino
12.7%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.