WHARTON J H
WHARTON J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the WHARTON ISD school district, located in WHARTON, TX with about 304 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 27 teachers, WHARTON J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Wharton Junior High, located at 1120 N. Rusk St. in Wharton, Texas, serves as a key educational facility within the Wharton Independent School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental and academic needs of students during their middle school years, providing a structured environment aimed at fostering both intellectual growth and social responsibility. By aligning with the broader mission of the Wharton ISD, the school works to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.
As part of the Wharton community, the school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the district. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic policies, and district initiatives by visiting their official website at http://whartonisd.net. The facility acts as a vital hub for local youth, striving to create a supportive culture that encourages student engagement and educational achievement.
For more information, contact WHARTON J H at (979) 532-6840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WHARTON, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
http://whartonisd.net
WHARTON J H is a public Title I school in WHARTON, TX with about 304 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WHARTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 304
- Teachers:
- 27.68
- 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
* 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 304 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 56.6%
- Black or African American
- 28.3%
- White
- 11.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- 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.