FRIENDSWOOD J H

1,530 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Friendswood Junior High (FJH), located on Manison Parkway in Friendswood, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Friendswood Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with a variety of elective offerings, including fine arts, athletics, and technology-focused courses.

The school is deeply integrated into the close-knit community of Friendswood, known for its high parental involvement and strong district-wide academic performance. Friendswood Junior High consistently focuses on both social-emotional development and academic excellence, utilizing a dedicated faculty to support the diverse needs of pre-adolescent learners. With a reputation for high standards and competitive extracurricular programs, the school remains a centerpiece of the district's commitment to fostering a disciplined and high-achieving student body.

1,530

Total Students

85.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRIENDSWOOD J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	981
Hispanic	340
Black	19
Asian	109
Two or More	75
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
981 (64.1%)
Hispanic
340 (22.2%)
Asian
109 (7.1%)
Two or More
75 (4.9%)
Black
19 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FRIENDSWOOD ISD
Phone:	(281)996-6200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 483

Grade 7 547

Grade 8 500