Junction City High School

www.jchigh.org

525 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Junction City High School, located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Junction City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with a variety of elective opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse interests ranging from the arts and technology to vocational training.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, student clubs, and leadership organizations. These programs are intended to promote school spirit, community engagement, and the development of essential soft skills like teamwork and resilience. By maintaining strong ties to the Junction City community, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where staff, families, and local partners work together to support student growth and achievement.

525

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Junction City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	100
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	5

White
381 (73.1%)
Hispanic
100 (19.2%)
Two or More
15 (2.9%)
American Indian
12 (2.3%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Junction City SD 69
Phone:	(541)998-2343
Website:	http://www.jchigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
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 9 130

Grade 10 136

Grade 11 136

Grade 12 123