MORGAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Morgan Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Morgan Local school district, located in Mc Connelsville, OH with about 277 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Morgan Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Morgan Junior High School, located in McConnelsville, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for the Morgan Local School District. As a junior high facility, it typically caters to students in the middle grades, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school’s mission generally focuses on fostering intellectual growth, social development, and personal responsibility during these formative adolescent years, often supported by a blend of core academic curricula and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community of McConnelsville, serving as a pillar for the town’s youth. By operating under the "Junior Raider" identity, the school encourages a sense of school spirit and belonging, which is a key component of their campus culture. Located on Junior Raider Drive, the institution remains committed to preparing its student body for future academic success by emphasizing foundational skills, community engagement, and a supportive learning atmosphere that reflects the values of the broader Morgan County area.

For more information, contact Morgan Junior High School at (740) 962-2833 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

820 Junior Raider Dr
Mc Connelsville, OH 43756-9311
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MORGAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mc Connelsville, OH with about 277 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Morgan Local
Total Students:
277
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 277 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MORGAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.4%
Two or more races
8.3%
Black or African American
3.2%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.