Oak Prairie Jr High School

www.d92.org

460 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oak Prairie Junior High School, located in Homer Glen, Illinois, serves as a core educational institution within the Will County School District 92. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social-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 by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, Oak Prairie is known for maintaining a strong connection with the local Homer Glen community. The school emphasizes a supportive culture that values inclusivity and student engagement, often providing various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a commitment to clear communication with families and a focus on data-driven instruction, Oak Prairie serves as a central hub for student growth and community pride in the region.

460

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Prairie Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	79
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
354 (77.0%)
Hispanic
79 (17.2%)
Two or More
17 (3.7%)
Black
5 (1.1%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Will County SD 92
Phone:	(815)836-2724
Website:	http://www.d92.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
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 6 165

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 149