Lakota Ridge Junior School

6199 Beckett Ridge Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069

679 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lakota Ridge Junior School, located in West Chester, Ohio, is a prominent middle-level educational institution serving students in the Lakota Local School District. As a junior school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The school is known for fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, helping students navigate the transition into more independent learning environments.

The school is situated within the Beckett Ridge community and benefits from the robust resources and extracurricular opportunities associated with the Lakota school system. Beyond its standard curriculum, Lakota Ridge emphasizes student engagement through various clubs, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to build character and community. By maintaining a focus on preparing students for the academic expectations of Lakota’s high school programs, the school plays a critical role in the district’s mission to cultivate well-rounded, college- and career-ready graduates.

679

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakota Ridge Junior School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	107
Black	131
Asian	34
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
365 (53.8 %)
Black
131 (19.3 %)
Hispanic
107 (15.8 %)
Two or More
41 (6.0 %)
Asian
34 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)777-0552
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 7 332

Grade 8 347