Lewis-Clark Jr High School

501 E Lorena Ave
Wood River, IL 62095

www.wrh15.org

171 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lewis-Clark Junior High School, located in Wood River, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the East Alton-Wood River community. As a middle-level school, it is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and personal interests.

Beyond its core academic mission, Lewis-Clark Junior High is integrated into the local Wood River community, serving as a hub for student life and development. The school prioritizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff work to address the unique learning needs of junior high students. By focusing on foundational subjects, character education, and community engagement, Lewis-Clark aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps its students build the skills and confidence necessary for their future academic endeavors.

171

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis-Clark Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	11
Black	14
Two or More	7

White
139 (81.3%)
Black
14 (8.2%)
Hispanic
11 (6.4%)
Two or More
7 (4.1%)

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:	Wood River-Hartford ESD 15
Phone:	(618)254-4355
Website:	http://www.wrh15.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 60

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 61