Whiteoak Junior High School

Bright Local
44 North High Street
Mowrystown, OH 45155
95 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Whiteoak Junior High School is located in Mowrystown, Ohio, and serves as a core component of the Bright Local School District. The school is committed to providing a focused educational environment for students in the middle-school grades, emphasizing academic development, personal growth, and preparation for high school. By operating within the smaller, community-centered Bright Local School District, Whiteoak Junior High is able to foster a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from close connections with faculty and staff.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of junior high students, balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with opportunities for personal enrichment. Through its connection to the district’s official website, the school maintains clear communication with families regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. Whiteoak Junior High aims to create a foundation for lifelong learning while upholding the community values of the Mowrystown area.
95
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    90 (94.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.1 %)
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: Bright Local
Phone: (937)442-3114
Website: http://www.brightlocalschools.com
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 44
Grade 8 51
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Eastern MS
Eastern Local School District
264 Students
11519 US Highway 62
Winchester, OH 45697 (6.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th