Southern Junior High School serves 116 students in grades 5-8.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
99%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southern C U School District 120
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southern Junior High School?
116 students attend Southern Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Southern Junior High School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Southern Junior High School offer ?
Southern Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Southern Junior High School part of?
Southern Junior High School is part of Southern C U School District 120.
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