BERTHA BOSCHULTE JUNIOR HIGH

Saint Thomas - Saint John School District
9 1 and 12A BOVONI
Saint Thomas, VI 00802
507 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bertha C. Boschulte Junior High School (often referred to as BCB) is a public secondary educational institution located in the Bovoni district of Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. As one of the key junior high schools on the island, it serves students in the middle-grade levels, providing a foundation in core academic subjects while preparing them for the transition to high school. The school plays an integral role in the Bovoni community, acting as a hub for local students and emphasizing the development of both academic skills and extracurricular engagement.

Like many schools within the Virgin Islands Department of Education, Bertha C. Boschulte has faced the ongoing challenges of infrastructure recovery and resource management following the major hurricanes that impacted the territory. Despite these hurdles, the school remains committed to fostering student success through its faculty and various school-sponsored programs. The institution is known for its involvement in regional academic competitions, sports, and community-focused initiatives that reflect the culture and spirit of Saint Thomas.
507
Total Students
49.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
116.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    454 (89.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (9.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • White
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Saint Thomas - Saint John School District
Phone: (340)775-4222
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 1
Qualified Free Lunch: 592
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 145
Grade 7 169
Grade 8 193
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CANCRYN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Saint Thomas - Saint John School District
Charter School 686 Students
1 CROWN BAY
Saint Thomas, VI 00804 (3.6 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 8th