OZARK JR. HIGH

WWW.OZARKTIGERS.ORG

943 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ozark Junior High School, located at 1109 W. Jackson in Ozark, Missouri, serves as a key transitional campus within the Ozark R-VI School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students during their early adolescent years. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while offering opportunities for personal growth through elective courses, athletics, and various extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the development of community and character, striving to create a supportive environment where students can explore their interests and prepare for the rigors of high school. By leveraging resources from the broader Ozark school system, Ozark Junior High focuses on fostering innovation, critical thinking, and school spirit. For families and community members, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/jrhi, which serves as a hub for academic calendars, district news, and information regarding campus events.

943

Total Students

70.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OZARK JR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	799
Hispanic	50
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	75
American Indian	4

White
799 (84.7%)
Two or More
75 (8.0%)
Hispanic
50 (5.3%)
Black
12 (1.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)

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:	OZARK R-VI
Phone:	(417)582-4701
Website:	http://WWW.OZARKTIGERS.ORG
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	943
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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 7 458

Grade 8 485