Wahlquist Jr High

www.wjr.weber.k12.ut.us

1,033 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Wahlquist Junior High School is located in Farr West, Utah, and serves as a key educational institution within the Weber School District. Catering to students in the junior high grades, the school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement, personal responsibility, and social growth. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while helping them develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Farr West community and prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere for both students and faculty. Its official website serves as a central hub for communication, providing parents and guardians with essential resources, such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school programs. Through its focus on a well-rounded educational experience, Wahlquist Junior High continues to play a vital role in shaping the development of the youth in the surrounding area.

1,033

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wahlquist Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	943
Hispanic	58
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
943 (91.3%)
Hispanic
58 (5.6%)
Two or More
19 (1.8%)
Black
8 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Weber District
Phone:	(801)452-4640
Website:	http://www.wjr.weber.k12.ut.us
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	1,033
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 7 347

Grade 8 339

Grade 9 347

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wahlquist Jr High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	347
Grade 8	339
Grade 9	347

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wahlquist Jr High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	521	50.4%
Male	512	49.6%

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607 Students

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OGDEN, UT 84405 (9.8 miles away)

Middle School 7th - 9th