Fishers Junior High School

840 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Fishers Junior High School (FJH), located in the heart of Fishers, Indiana, is a prominent middle-level institution serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its ability to provide a bridge between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue intellectual growth while developing the social-emotional skills necessary for their transition into adolescence.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Fishers Junior High offers a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to cater to a wide array of student interests, helping to build a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing both high achievement and student well-being, FJH remains a central hub of the Fishers community, dedicated to preparing its students for success at Fishers High School and beyond.

840

Total Students

55.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fishers Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	96
Black	101
Asian	76
Two or More	53
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
509 (60.6%)
Black
101 (12.0%)
Hispanic
96 (11.4%)
Asian
76 (9.0%)
Two or More
53 (6.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
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:	Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Phone:	(317)594-4150
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 7 391

Grade 8 449