West Junior High School (Closed 2004)

10045 N 300th St
Wheeler, IL 62479
West Junior High School serves 107 students in grades 5-8. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
100%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
n/a
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Junior High School?
107 students attend West Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West Junior High School students are White.
What grades does West Junior High School offer ?
West Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is West Junior High School part of?
West Junior High School is part of Jasper County Community Unit School District 1.

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