Girard Junior High School

221 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Girard Junior High School, located at 1244 Shannon Rd in Girard, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Girard City School District. It primarily caters to students in the middle grades, bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The school is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a focused environment designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescents as they navigate the complexities of middle school.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous academic coursework and extracurricular activities. By providing a structured setting, Girard Junior High aims to prepare its students for the transition to Girard High School, focusing on developing critical thinking skills, personal responsibility, and a strong foundation in core subjects. As part of the smaller Girard school system, the junior high benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere that prioritizes student-teacher interaction and local educational values.

221

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Girard Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	15
Black	18
Asian	5
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

White
164 (74.2%)
Black
18 (8.1%)
Two or More
16 (7.2%)
Hispanic
15 (6.8%)
Asian
5 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (1.4%)

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:	Girard City School District
Phone:	(330)545-5431
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 113

Grade 8 108