CANCRYN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CANCRYN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Saint Thomas - Saint John School District school district, located in Saint Thomas, VI with about 433 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 52 teachers, CANCRYN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
CANCRYN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, officially known as the **Addelita CANCRYN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL**, is a prominent public secondary educational institution located in the Crown Bay area of Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. As part of the St. Thomas-St. John District, the school serves students in grades 7 through 9, acting as a crucial bridge between primary education and high school. The school is named in honor of Addelita Cancryn, a highly respected Virgin Islands educator and community leader, and it has long served as a focal point for academic and social development within the local community.
The school is situated near the waterfront, giving it a strategic location in one of the island's busiest sectors. Over the years, the institution has faced challenges typical of the region, including the necessity for infrastructure improvements following major weather events like Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Despite these hurdles, the school continues to offer a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses core subjects, arts, and extracurricular activities, aiming to prepare its student body for success in secondary education and beyond. It remains a foundational part of the public school system in the Virgin Islands, committed to fostering student growth in a culturally diverse environment.
For more information, contact CANCRYN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (340) 774-4540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Thomas, VI 00804
(340) 774-4540
CANCRYN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Saint Thomas, VI with about 433 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in the Virgin Islands
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Total Students:
- 433
- Teachers:
- 52
- 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 433 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CANCRYN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.3%
- White
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.