LAKE HAMILTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LAKE HAMILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
281 WOLF ST
PEARCY, AR 71964
636 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
Lake Hamilton Junior High School, located in Pearcy, Arkansas, serves as a key academic institution within the Lake Hamilton School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for students in the intermediate grade levels, emphasizing both core academic subjects and personal development as students transition from elementary to the more rigorous demands of high school. As part of the "Wolves" community, the school encourages a culture of engagement, school spirit, and academic excellence.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to support student growth. By leveraging the tools and information provided on their official website, the school maintains clear communication with parents and the local community, ensuring that families remain connected to district updates, athletic programs, and school-wide initiatives. Located in a growing area of Garland County, Lake Hamilton Junior High serves as a foundational step in preparing students for future success in the Lake Hamilton High School and beyond.
636
Total Students
57.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    480 (75.5%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (13.5%)
  • Black
    35 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    28 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: LAKE HAMILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (501)767-2731
Website: http://www.lhwolves.net/o/lhjh
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 306
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 103

* 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 8 307
Grade 9 329
Gender Ratio