Urbana Junior High School

387 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Urbana Junior High School, located at 500 Washington Ave in Urbana, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution for the Urbana City School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through core subjects while encouraging them to explore extracurricular interests that build character and community.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Urbana Junior High is committed to integrating modern educational practices to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. By maintaining a focus on school spirit, student engagement, and a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and the community, the institution works to ensure that its students develop the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.

387

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Urbana Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	13
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	34

White
320 (82.7%)
Two or More
34 (8.8%)
Black
18 (4.7%)
Hispanic
13 (3.4%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Urbana City
Phone:	(937)653-1439
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 147

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 129