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Central Jr High School

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
West Frankfort, Illinois · Frankfort CUSD 168
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students215
Student:Teacher11.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch54%
Title INo
Central Jr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
215
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
54%+0.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Central Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in West Frankfort, Illinois. The school enrolls 215 students. It is part of the Frankfort CUSD 168 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictFrankfort CUSD 168
County17055
CityWest Frankfort
ZIP62896
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174158004165

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment215
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino1.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native94.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
1.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
3.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %54%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)