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Independent school in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, United States
University School of Jackson
Address
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee 38305
United States
Coordinates35°42′22″N 88°53′20″W / 35.706°N 88.889°W / 35.706; -88.889
Information
TypeIndependent school
Established1987
NCES School IDAA890889
Head of schoolDon Roe
Faculty120 (FTE)
Enrollment1075 (881 Non-Prekindergarten)
Average class size20
Student to teacher ratio10:1
CampusSuburban area
Campus size180 acres
Color(s)Red and Columbia blue
AthleticsFootball, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Cheer
Athletics conferenceTSSAA
MascotBruins
NicknameUSJ
AccreditationSAIS
Upper School DirectorDavid Suber
Middle School DirectorMargaret Livingston
Lower School DirectorCourtney Burnette
Average ACT Score:27
Websiteusjbruins.org

University School of Jackson (USJ) is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, independent, college preparatory school located in northwest Jackson, Tennessee, that educates students from infancy through the 12th grade. USJ is ranked the #1Best Private High Schools in Madison County.

History

USJ was formed from the merger of Old Hickory Academy (OHA) and Episcopal Day School (EDS). Each of these schools were originally formed in 1970. Old Hickory Academy was an independent school which included primary education through a high school curriculum. Episcopal Day School was a smaller, parochial school which emphasized primary education, but had begun a high school program by 1986, enrolling grades nine and ten.

In 1987 the two schools merged to form the University School of Jackson.

Academics

USJ playground

In 2018, USJ opened an academic center to provide educational support for students with learning prescriptions.

Administration

Current head of the school is Don Roe, who previously was the Associate Head of School, and director of Middle School. He replaces Stuart Hirstein.

References

  1. ^ "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for University School of Jackson". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  2. ^ Shields, Brandon (December 19, 2019). "Don Roe tabbed as next Head of School at University School of Jackson". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  3. "West Tennessee's College Preparatory School". University School of Jackson.
  4. "University School of Jackson in Jackson, TN". Niche. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  5. Burgess, Katherine (May 21, 2016). "JCM went from 'powerhouse' to decline". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  6. "Old Hickory Academy: 1970-1987". University School of Jackson.
  7. "Episcopal Day School: 1970-1987". University School of Jackson.
  8. Mason, Ali (February 9, 2020). "USJ celebrates 50th anniversary". WBBJ TV. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  9. "University School of Jackson, 1987+". University School of Jackson.
  10. "USJ opens Academic Center to provide educational support". The Jackson Sun. August 13, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  11. "Don Roe named Associate Head of School, Middle School Director at USJ". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  12. "USJ Appoints New Head of School". WBBJTV. February 25, 2013.
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