Hopewell Junior School

540 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Hopewell Junior School, located in West Chester, Ohio, is a key component of the Lakota Local School District, serving students in grades 7 and 8. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school. By focusing on academic rigor alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to help students navigate the unique challenges of early adolescence while preparing them for the more demanding curriculum they will encounter at Lakota East or Lakota West High School.

Beyond the classroom, Hopewell emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service-learning opportunities, which encourage students to explore their interests and build strong interpersonal skills. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on collaborative learning, Hopewell Junior School strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded individuals who are ready to contribute positively to their community.

540

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hopewell Junior School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	47
Black	84
Asian	60
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	7

White
305 (56.5%)
Black
84 (15.6%)
Asian
60 (11.1%)
Hispanic
47 (8.7%)
Two or More
37 (6.9%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3%)

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:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)777-2258
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 7 262

Grade 8 278