Cairo Junior High School serves 181 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
91%
17%
White
8%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cairo Junior High School?
181 students attend Cairo Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cairo Junior High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cairo Junior High School offer ?
Cairo Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cairo Junior High School part of?
Cairo Junior High School is part of Cairo Unified School District 1.
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