LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2750 MOODY AVE
ORANGE PARK, FL 32073

ljh.oneclay.net

865 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lakeside Junior High School, located on Moody Avenue in Orange Park, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the Clay County District Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

In addition to its core academic programs, Lakeside Junior High places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, serving as a hub for academic resources, district updates, and information regarding student life, all while upholding the district's mission to ensure every student is prepared for success in their future endeavors.

865

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	161
Black	108
Asian	18
Two or More	74
Pacific Islander	5

White
499 (57.7%)
Hispanic
161 (18.6%)
Black
108 (12.5%)
Two or More
74 (8.6%)
Asian
18 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)

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)336-5575
Website:	http://ljh.oneclay.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 7 408

Grade 8 457

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	408
Grade 8	457

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	427	49.4%
Male	438	50.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th