Gladwin Junior High School

Gladwin Community Schools
401 N BOWERY AVE
GLADWIN, MI 48624
359 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Gladwin Junior High School, located at 401 North Bowery Avenue in Gladwin, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub for the local community. As part of the Gladwin Community Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of students during their transition from elementary education to high school. The school typically focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while offering opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and elective programs.

The school environment at Gladwin Junior High is centered on community engagement and student development, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where middle-grade students can navigate the social and academic challenges of their formative years. By emphasizing a collaborative culture between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to prepare its learners for the rigors of secondary education. Its central location in Gladwin allows it to act as an accessible resource for families in the area, maintaining a commitment to the district’s overall mission of empowering students for future success.
359
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    328 (91.4%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.5%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gladwin Community Schools
Phone: (989)426-3808
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 152
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 6 128
Grade 7 123
Grade 8 108
Gender Ratio