Century Junior High School

www.orland135.org

636 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Century Junior High School, located at 10801 W 159th St in Orland Park, Illinois, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of Orland School District 135. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a comprehensive middle school experience designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school. The facility offers a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also providing students with various opportunities to engage in elective courses and exploratory programs.

Beyond the classroom, Century Junior High fosters a supportive and active school culture. The school encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, intramural sports, clubs, and service-oriented organizations. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school strives to create a positive learning environment that prepares its students for the challenges of secondary education and encourages them to become responsible, well-rounded members of their community.

636

Total Students

48.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Century Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	73
Black	59
Asian	54
Two or More	23

White
427 (67.1%)
Hispanic
73 (11.5%)
Black
59 (9.3%)
Asian
54 (8.5%)
Two or More
23 (3.6%)

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:	Orland SD 135
Phone:	(708)364-3506
Website:	http://www.orland135.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 6 200

Grade 7 200

Grade 8 236