WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1501 NE WILDCAT WAY
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

www.bentonvillek12.org

709 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Junior High School is a public middle school located in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving students in grades 7 through 8. As part of the Bentonville School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for extracurricular growth, aiming to foster both intellectual development and social responsibility within its student body.

Situated at 1501 NE Wildcat Way, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, benefiting from the robust resources and academic standards associated with the Bentonville district. The "Wildcats" school spirit is a hallmark of the campus culture, reflecting a focus on school pride, teamwork, and student engagement. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, school policies, or specific district initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official Bentonville Public Schools website.

709

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	551
Hispanic	83
Black	6
Asian	14
Two or More	38
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	8

White
551 (77.7%)
Hispanic
83 (11.7%)
Two or More
38 (5.4%)
Asian
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
9 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1%)
Black
6 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)254-5345
Website:	http://www.bentonvillek12.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 7 351

Grade 8 358