Old Orchard Jr High School

www.skokie68.org/schools/orchard/orchard.html

711 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Old Orchard Junior High School, located at 9310 Kenton Ave in Skokie, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Skokie School District 68. The school provides a focused middle-school experience for students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The facility is well-integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of early adolescents.

Academically, Old Orchard is committed to fostering student growth through a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on utilizing modern instructional practices to engage students, preparing them for the rigors of secondary education. By prioritizing collaboration, inclusivity, and a strong partnership between faculty, families, and the Skokie community, Old Orchard Junior High strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for future academic and personal success.

711

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Orchard Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	122
Black	109
Asian	196
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
237 (33.3%)
Asian
196 (27.6%)
Hispanic
122 (17.2%)
Black
109 (15.3%)
Two or More
45 (6.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Skokie SD 68
Phone:	(847)568-7501
Website:	http://www.skokie68.org/schools/orchard/orchard.html
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 112

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 1

Grade 4 1

Grade 6 185

Grade 7 183

Grade 8 226