Walker Junior High School
Rating
Not Available
Not Available
No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Walker Junior High School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Walker Junior High School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 436 high school students that are all enrolled in the same grade level (09)
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 219, Walker, LA 70785
- Principal or Admin: Homer F. Wentzel Jr.
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Livingston Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,215
- Graduation Rate: 68.4%
- Dropout Rate: 3.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.0
- Enrolled Students: 24,301
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 436
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 226 (51.8%)
- Females: 210 (48.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 53 (12.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 144 (33.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 197 (45.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.7% |
| Black | 23 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.1% |
| White | 401 | 92.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 436 | 100.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 66%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:35%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $42,271
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,257 | 21% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,579 | 79% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Be The First To Review Walker Junior High School!
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| Walker High School 10-12 | 960 Students | 0.7 miles away |  5 out of 5 | |
| Westside Junior High School 6-8 | 588 Students | 0.7 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| North Corbin Junior High School 6-8 | 612 Students | 2.7 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Denham Springs Junior High School 6-8 | 882 Students | 4.8 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Southside Junior High School 6-8 | 964 Students | 5.6 miles away | 5 out of 5 | |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School 8-9 | 586 Students | 5.6 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Denham Springs High School 10-12 | 1,364 Students | 5.6 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Doyle High School 7-12 | 496 Students | 7.3 miles away |  4 out of 5 | |
| Live Oak High School 8-12 | 1,142 Students | 8.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Belaire High School 7-12 | 1,001 Students | 11.1 miles away |  2.5 out of 5 | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about Walker Junior High School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Adolescents, Sleep and Learning
Recently, adolescent’s sleep habits have been in the news. Research has shown that adolescents need...
Recently, adolescent’s sleep habits have been in the news. Research has shown that adolescents need...
Special Needs Education: Your Child, Your Rights
Many children today have special needs that make it difficult for them to learn. It’s imperative...
Many children today have special needs that make it difficult for them to learn. It’s imperative...
Your Child and School Corporal Punishment
Your child comes home at the end of the school day with a huge bruise on his upper arm. When you...
Your child comes home at the end of the school day with a huge bruise on his upper arm. When you...