Winnemucca Junior High School

Humboldt
451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
481 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Winnemucca Junior High School (WJHS), located at 451 Reinhart Street in Winnemucca, Nevada, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Humboldt County School District. As a junior high, the school is specifically designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique social, emotional, and academic developmental needs of students in grades 7 and 8. The campus provides a structured environment aimed at preparing young adolescents for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore personal interests through various elective offerings.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Winnemucca Junior High plays a vital role in the local community by fostering student engagement through extracurricular activities, such as athletics and clubs. The school is committed to maintaining a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes character development and academic achievement. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, WJHS seeks to equip its students with the foundational skills and self-confidence necessary to succeed as they transition into their secondary education years at Lowry High School.
481
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (53.4%)
  • Hispanic
    193 (40.1%)
  • Two or More
    20 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.9%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Humboldt
Phone: (775)623-8120
Website: http://www.hcsdnv.com/o/wjhs
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
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 7 224
Grade 8 257
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
French Ford Middle School
Humboldt
438 Students
5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445 (1.2 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th