Piqua Junior High School

460 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Piqua Junior High School, located at 1 Tomahawk Trail in Piqua, Ohio, serves as a key educational transition point for students in the Piqua City School District, typically housing grades 7 and 8. As part of a district dedicated to community-focused learning, the school emphasizes both academic development and the personal growth of its adolescent students. The facility is designed to foster a structured environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school.

Beyond core academics, Piqua Junior High focuses on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and social development. The school utilizes its position within the community to promote the "Piqua Pride" spirit, aiming to prepare students for future success by developing critical thinking, responsibility, and civic engagement. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices, the school strives to create a foundation for students as they progress toward their secondary education goals.

460

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piqua Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	13
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	57

White
372 (80.9%)
Two or More
57 (12.4%)
Black
15 (3.3%)
Hispanic
13 (2.8%)
Asian
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:	Piqua City
Phone:	(937)778-2997
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 7 238

Grade 8 222