Quincy Jr High School

Quincy SD 172
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
1,295 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Quincy Junior High School (QJHS), located at 100 S 14th St in Quincy, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the city’s middle-grade students. As part of the Quincy Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school by providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, and various clubs designed to cultivate social and personal growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Quincy Junior High plays a significant role in the local community by helping students develop the foundational skills necessary for future success. The facility offers a structured atmosphere where educators prioritize both student achievement and character development. By offering a diverse range of programs and utilizing modern teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigor of high school and beyond, ensuring that every student has access to the resources needed to reach their full potential.
1,295
Total Students
75.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    955 (73.7%)
  • Two or More
    156 (12.0%)
  • Black
    99 (7.6%)
  • Hispanic
    74 (5.7%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: Quincy SD 172
Phone: (217)222-3073
Website: http://www.qps.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
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 6 436
Grade 7 414
Grade 8 445
Gender Ratio