KALLES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Kalles Junior High is a public middle school that is part of the Puyallup School District school district, located in Puyallup, WA with about 897 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Kalles Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Kalles Junior High, located in Puyallup, Washington, serves as a central middle-level educational institution within the Puyallup School District. Catering to students in grades 7 through 9, the school is situated in a residential area near downtown Puyallup, positioning it as a key community hub. The school is known for its commitment to fostering both academic development and social-emotional growth during the critical middle school years, providing a structured environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kalles Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture that focuses on community engagement and student success. By balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal exploration, the school aims to ensure that students are well-equipped with the skills and confidence necessary for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Kalles Junior High at (253) 841-8729 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 7th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98372-3207
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KALLES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Puyallup, WA with about 897 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
897
Teachers:
41.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 897 students

White
64.4%
Hispanic/Latino
13.4%
Two or more races
10.1%
Asian
7.6%
Black or African American
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.