Philo Junior High School

www.franklin-local.k12.oh.us

439 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Philo Junior High School is a public middle school located in Philo, Ohio, serving as part of the Franklin Local School District. Situated at 225 Market St., the school provides educational services to students in the surrounding Muskingum County area. As a component of the Franklin Local district, the school works within a broader academic framework aimed at fostering student growth, core subject proficiency, and preparation for high school curricula.

The school operates under the administration of the Franklin Local School District, which emphasizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded learners. Through its official website, the district provides resources for parents and students, including information on academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. Philo Junior High functions as a key educational hub for the local community, focusing on the unique social and developmental needs of students during their transition between elementary and high school education.

439

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philo Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Two or More	13

White
420 (95.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.0%)
Hispanic
3 (0.7%)
Black
3 (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:	Franklin Local
Phone:	(740)674-5210
Website:	http://www.franklin-local.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 6 156

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 151