Friendship Jr High School

www.ccsd59.org

633 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Friendship Junior High School, located at 550 Elizabeth Lane in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a prominent middle-level educational institution serving students in the Community Consolidated School District 59. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and high school. By emphasizing both rigorous academic standards and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the complexities of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Friendship Junior High is recognized for its commitment to holistic development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage student engagement and community building. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Des Plaines community, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on modern learning strategies and a dedication to student success, the school serves as a central pillar for academic achievement within its district.

633

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friendship Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	232
Black	34
Asian	101
Two or More	15
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
240 (37.9%)
Hispanic
232 (36.7%)
Asian
101 (16.0%)
Black
34 (5.4%)
Two or More
15 (2.4%)
American Indian
9 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Comm Cons SD 59
Phone:	(847)593-4350
Website:	http://www.ccsd59.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 211

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 226