Jefferson Area Junior High School

www.jalsd.org

285 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Area Junior High School, located in Jefferson, Ohio, is a public secondary school serving students in the Jefferson Area Local School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the transitional needs of middle-level learners. The faculty emphasizes fundamental core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while encouraging students to explore extracurricular interests that help build character and community engagement.

As part of the broader Jefferson Area school system, the junior high serves as a vital bridge between elementary education and high school readiness. The school maintains a focus on creating a supportive and structured learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed about district policies, athletic programs, and academic calendars, ensuring a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and the local Jefferson community.

285

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Area Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	10

White
256 (89.8%)
Hispanic
14 (4.9%)
Two or More
10 (3.5%)
Black
3 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Jefferson Area Local
Phone:	(440)576-1736
Website:	http://www.jalsd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 7 129

Grade 8 156