PHILO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Philo Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Franklin Local school district, located in Philo, OH with about 447 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 23 teachers, Philo 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.
Philo Junior High School is a public middle school located in Philo, Ohio, serving as part of the Franklin Local School District. Situated at 225 Market St., the school provides educational services to students in the surrounding Muskingum County area. As a component of the Franklin Local district, the school works within a broader academic framework aimed at fostering student growth, core subject proficiency, and preparation for high school curricula.
The school operates under the administration of the Franklin Local School District, which emphasizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded learners. Through its official website, the district provides resources for parents and students, including information on academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. Philo Junior High functions as a key educational hub for the local community, focusing on the unique social and developmental needs of students during their transition between elementary and high school education.
For more information, contact Philo Junior High School at (740) 674-5210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Philo, OH 43771-9703
(740) 674-5210
PHILO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philo, OH with about 447 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Franklin Local
- Total Students:
- 447
- Teachers:
- 23.6
- 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 schoolwide 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 447 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PHILO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.