Channahon Junior High School

www.csd17.org

269 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Channahon Junior High School, located at 24917 W Sioux Dr in Channahon, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Channahon School District 17. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young adolescents for the transition to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school encourages students to engage deeply with their studies while promoting critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Beyond academics, Channahon Junior High emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs. The school culture is rooted in community involvement and school pride, often highlighting the partnership between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to support student success. Through its structured yet supportive atmosphere, the school strives to instill a sense of responsibility and curiosity in its student body, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future educational endeavors.

269

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Channahon Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	42
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
215 (79.9%)
Hispanic
42 (15.6%)
Two or More
9 (3.3%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Channahon SD 17
Phone:	(815)467-4314
Website:	http://www.csd17.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 141

Grade 8 128