Wallace Jr High School

Parker Unified School District (4510)
1320 W 18TH ST # 1090
PARKER, AZ 85344
299 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wallace Junior High School, located in Parker, Arizona, serves as a key educational institution within the Parker Unified School District. Situated at 1320 18th Street, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic and personal development of students during their middle school years. As part of the broader district framework, the school strives to provide a structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by focusing on core academic standards and fostering a positive school culture.

In addition to its curriculum, the school acts as a focal point for the Parker community, emphasizing local engagement and accessibility. Through its official website, http://www.parkerusd.org, the school provides parents and students with essential information regarding academic resources, district policies, and upcoming events. By prioritizing student growth and community involvement, Wallace Junior High School remains committed to meeting the diverse educational needs of the youth in the Parker area.
299
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    156 (52.2%)
  • American Indian
    83 (27.8%)
  • White
    40 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    18 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
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: Parker Unified School District (4510)
Phone: (928)669-2141
Website: http://wjh.parkerusd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 6 109
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 98
Gender Ratio