HENDERSON J H

544 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Henderson Junior High School, located at 2798 W Frey in Stephenville, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Stephenville Independent School District. As a middle-level school, it acts as a bridge between elementary education and high school, typically serving students in the 6th through 8th grade range. The school is focused on fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents as they transition toward more rigorous high school coursework.

The campus is deeply integrated into the local Stephenville community, maintaining a focus on academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and character development. By offering a variety of core subjects alongside elective programs, Henderson Junior High aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school emphasizes the importance of preparing students for future success in the Stephenville High School system, encouraging active participation in athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations to promote school spirit and personal growth.

544

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENDERSON J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	191
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
317 (58.3%)
Hispanic
191 (35.1%)
Two or More
26 (4.8%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	STEPHENVILLE ISD
Phone:	(254)968-6967
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7 259

Grade 8 285