Founded in 2001, Ferguson Junior High has various academic teams. It offers elective courses in band, technology applications and physical education. The school s technology program prepares students for high school engineering classes. The school also operates chess, environmental and newspaper clubs. Its media center offers a variety of reference and research materials. Located in Arlington, Texas, the school employs intervention specialists, nurses, special education counselors, speech pathologists, guidance technicians and subject experts. Ferguson Junior High is a part of the Arlington Independent School District, which serves more than 62,000 students in over 65 elementary, middle, high and alternative educational facilities.