Lakeridge Jr High

lakeridge.alpinedistrict.org/

1,344 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Lakeridge Junior High School, located in Orem, Utah, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Alpine School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that encourages student growth both inside and outside the classroom. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Lakeridge strives to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing a dedicated faculty to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. In addition to core academic subjects, Lakeridge offers a range of elective programs, including arts, athletics, and technology-focused courses, allowing students to explore their personal interests. With its focus on character development and student engagement, Lakeridge Junior High remains a central hub for education in the Orem area.

1,344

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeridge Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	784
Hispanic	429
Black	12
Asian	17
Two or More	52
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	43

White
784 (58.3%)
Hispanic
429 (31.9%)
Two or More
52 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
43 (3.2%)
Asian
17 (1.3%)
Black
12 (0.9%)
American Indian
7 (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:	Alpine District
Phone:	(801)610-8134
Website:	http://lakeridge.alpinedistrict.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	1,344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 7 450

Grade 8 449

Grade 9 445