Robust Courses For Students Across the District

PTR (pupil-teacher ratio) has increased to over 25 in the elementary school with some classes in the middle and high schools exceeding 35 students per class.

  • 6th grade students were retained in their elementary schools 
  • 6th grade curriculum not easily incorporated in 5/6 classes on every elementary campus in the district.
  • 7/8 grade students are not leveled based on academics, but a social-emotional development model instead. 
  • Advanced 7/8 grade students have limited class options with students on the same academic level
  • 7/8 grade advanced band students in classes with beginning band students

Breakdown of classes offered at JDHS 

  • 9-12 grade students have holes in schedule with no classes
  • Over 50% of all 9-12 grade students lost access to AP and honors classes

Courses lists in the course catalog  and presented as course offerings versus actual courses offered at the high school campuses 23-24 and 24-25

Breakdown of classes offered in the district 23-24 school year vs 24-25 school year


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