JOHN H. WOODSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
JOHN H. WOODSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Saint Croix School District school district, located in Saint Croix, VI with about 321 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 31 teachers, JOHN H. WOODSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
JOHN H. WOODSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Kingshill on the island of Saint Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a junior high school, it serves students in the middle-school grade levels, playing a foundational role in the local community by providing a structured academic environment for adolescents transitioning from elementary to high school. The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Virgin Islands Department of Education, which oversees the curriculum and administrative standards for public schools across the territory.
Situated in a rural area of Saint Croix, the school serves as a central hub for students residing in the surrounding communities. Like many schools in the U.S. Virgin Islands, John H. Woodson Junior High faces the unique challenges and opportunities of the Caribbean educational landscape, often focusing on balancing core academic requirements with cultural enrichment and community engagement. The school is committed to fostering student development through its various academic programs and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of secondary education.
For more information, contact JOHN H. WOODSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (340) 778-2710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Croix, VI 00850
(340) 778-2710
JOHN H. WOODSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Saint Croix, VI with about 321 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in the Virgin Islands
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Saint Croix School District
- Total Students:
- 321
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 1
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- 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 321 students
- Black or African American
- 62.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- White
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.