CARTHAGE JR. HIGH

jh.carthagetigers.org

773 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Carthage Junior High School, located at 714 S. Main Street in Carthage, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Carthage R-9 School District. Dedicated to the development of students during their critical middle-level years, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that prepares learners for the transition to high school. The facility is situated in the heart of Carthage, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, community-centered education for local youth.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, blending core curriculum requirements with opportunities for personal and extracurricular growth. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s official website, students and families can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and faculty communications. Overall, Carthage Junior High strives to foster a positive school culture that encourages student engagement, academic excellence, and the development of essential life skills.

773

Total Students

59.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARTHAGE JR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	356
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
385 (49.8%)
Hispanic
356 (46.1%)
Two or More
17 (2.2%)
American Indian
8 (1.0%)
Black
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	CARTHAGE R-IX
Phone:	(417)359-7050
Website:	http://jh.carthagetigers.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	773
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	449
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 7 400

Grade 8 373