Northbrook Junior High School

www.northbrook28.net

621 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northbrook Junior High School (NBJH), located at 1475 Maple Ave in Northbrook, Illinois, serves as the primary middle school for District 28. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a robust curriculum that challenges students in grades 6 through 8 while preparing them for the transition to high school. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, offering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with their studies and develop strong critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Northbrook Junior High is known for its vibrant school culture and emphasis on the "whole child." The school provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and diverse student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build community. With a focus on character education and social-emotional learning, NBJH aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens, backed by a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and the greater Northbrook community.

621

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northbrook Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	36
Black	8
Asian	90
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
460 (74.1%)
Asian
90 (14.5%)
Hispanic
36 (5.8%)
Two or More
26 (4.2%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
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:	Northbrook SD 28
Phone:	(847)498-7920
Website:	http://www.northbrook28.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
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 6 181

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 218