Auburn Junior High School

Auburn City
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
1,491 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
Auburn Junior High School (AJHS), located at 405 S. Dean Road in Auburn, Alabama, serves as a pivotal academic bridge for students in grades 8 and 9 within the Auburn City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and a comprehensive educational environment designed to transition students from middle school to the more rigorous expectations of Auburn High School. With a focus on both core curriculum and a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, AJHS strives to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility in its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community and student development. The faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a supportive environment that addresses the unique social and developmental needs of young adolescents. Through its various athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, Auburn Junior High aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of their future high school careers and beyond.
1,491
Total Students
84.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    782 (52.4%)
  • Black
    311 (20.9%)
  • Asian
    178 (11.9%)
  • Hispanic
    153 (10.3%)
  • Two or More
    66 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Auburn City
Phone: (334)887-4970
Website: http://www.auburnschools.org/ajhs/
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 1,491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 415
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 8 745
Grade 9 746
Gender Ratio