Park Junior High School

www.dist102.k12.il.us

661 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Park Junior High School, located in La Grange Park, Illinois, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of La Grange School District 102. The school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment, prioritizing the social, emotional, and intellectual development of its middle-school-aged students. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the higher expectations of high school, preparing students for success in the surrounding community and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Park Junior High places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are designed to encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and develop lasting social connections. With a focus on inclusive learning and a commitment to parental and community involvement, the school serves as a central hub for the La Grange Park area, striving to create a positive, safe, and collaborative culture for its student body.

661

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	138
Black	38
Asian	13
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
439 (66.4%)
Hispanic
138 (20.9%)
Black
38 (5.7%)
Two or More
32 (4.8%)
Asian
13 (2.0%)
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:	La Grange SD 102
Phone:	(708)215-7100
Website:	http://www.dist102.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 7 303

Grade 8 358