RUSSELLVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
2000 WEST PARKWAY
RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72801
808 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
Russellville Junior High School, located at 2000 W Parkway Dr in Russellville, Arkansas, serves as a key secondary education hub within the Russellville School District. The school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, providing a specialized environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students in grades 7 through 9. Its curriculum is structured to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and critical thinking skills during these formative adolescent years.

As part of the broader Russellville School District, the institution emphasizes student engagement through a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and community involvement initiatives. The school’s digital presence, maintained through the district’s official website, serves as a resource for parents and students to access information regarding school policies, faculty contact details, and upcoming events. By maintaining a focus on core educational standards and student support, Russellville Junior High School aims to cultivate a positive learning environment that readies its student body for future academic success.
808
Total Students
65.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    459 (56.8%)
  • Hispanic
    251 (31.1%)
  • Two or More
    42 (5.2%)
  • Black
    40 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4%)
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: RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)968-1599
Website: http://rjhs.rsdk12.net
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 808
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 379
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 131

* 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 8 397
Grade 9 410
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio