LA PORTE J H
LA PORTE J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LA PORTE ISD school district, located in LA PORTE, TX with about 565 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 39 teachers, LA PORTE J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
La Porte Junior High School, located at 401 S. Broadway in La Porte, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the La Porte Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development for students in their formative middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school and beyond, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, responsibility, and community engagement.
The school is deeply integrated into the local La Porte community, reflecting the district's commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse population. With a focus on both traditional core subjects and elective programs—ranging from athletics and fine arts to career-oriented explorations—La Porte Junior High strives to nurture the unique talents of every student. Through its dedicated faculty and administrative staff, the school works to maintain high academic standards while ensuring students feel connected and motivated within their learning environment.
For more information, contact LA PORTE J H at (281) 604-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LA PORTE, TX 77571-6496
(281) 604-6600
LA PORTE J H is a public Title I school in LA PORTE, TX with about 565 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LA PORTE ISD
- Total Students:
- 565
- Teachers:
- 39.65
- 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 565 students
- White
- 42.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.9%
- Black or African American
- 11.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- 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.