“Degrassi Junior High” is a Canadian teen drama series that aired on CBC Television from 1987 to 1989, forming part of the broader Degrassi franchise. The show centered on a group of students at the fictional Degrassi Junior High School, delving into challenging issues such as drug use, child abuse, teenage pregnancy, homosexuality, homophobia, racism, and divorce. It was praised for its authentic and sensitive depiction of the trials faced by teenagers. The cast was primarily composed of amateur actors, enhancing the show’s realistic feel.

Many actors from “The Kids of Degrassi Street,” including Stacie Mistysyn, Neil Hope, Anais Granofsky, and Sarah Charlesworth, returned for this series, though with different character names and family backgrounds, making it distinct rather than a direct continuation. Stephen Stohn, who later became the executive producer of “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” served as the legal advisor for all episodes. The series was shot at the former Vincent Massey Public School in Etobicoke, Ontario.