LAKE ASBURY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2851 SANDRIDGE RD
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043

laj.oneclay.net

940 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Asbury Junior High School, located in Green Cove Springs, Florida, serves students in grades 7 through 8 within the Clay County District Schools system. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, preparing students for the transition from middle school to high school. By emphasizing both foundational core subjects and diverse extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to support the holistic growth of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Lake Asbury community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lake Asbury Junior High focuses on cultivating a positive school culture characterized by character education and student engagement. The school offers various clubs, athletic programs, and elective courses designed to help students discover their interests and talents. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district-wide initiatives to ensure that parents remain active participants in their children’s educational journey.

940

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE ASBURY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	632
Hispanic	140
Black	92
Asian	9
Two or More	64
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
632 (67.2%)
Hispanic
140 (14.9%)
Black
92 (9.8%)
Two or More
64 (6.8%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	CLAY
Phone:	(904)336-5375
Website:	http://laj.oneclay.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	940
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* 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 7 442

Grade 8 498