Payson Jr High

www.nebo.edu/pjhs/

1,135 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Payson Junior High School, located in Payson, Utah, is part of the Nebo School District and serves students in grades 7 through 9. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while nurturing well-rounded individuals.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a positive school culture where students are encouraged to demonstrate responsibility, integrity, and respect. Through its official website, the institution provides families with easy access to resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. With its focus on both rigorous instruction and student well-being, Payson Junior High continues to be a central pillar in the Payson community, dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential.

1,135

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Payson Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	879
Hispanic	221
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	5

White
879 (77.4 %)
Hispanic
221 (19.5 %)
Two or More
21 (1.9 %)
Black
8 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4 %)
Asian
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:	Nebo District
Phone:	(801)465-6015
Website:	http://www.nebo.edu/pjhs/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	1,135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 8 557

Grade 9 578