University School of Jackson

Independent school in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, United States
35°42′22″N 88°53′20″W / 35.706°N 88.889°W / 35.706; -88.889InformationTypeIndependent schoolEstablished1987NCES School IDAA890889[1]Head of schoolDon Roe[2]Faculty120 (FTE)[1]Enrollment1075 (881 Non-Prekindergarten)[1]Average class size20Student to teacher ratio10:1[1]CampusSuburban areaCampus size180 acresColor(s)Red and Columbia blueAthleticsFootball, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, CheerAthletics conferenceTSSAAMascotBruinsNicknameUSJAccreditationSAISUpper School DirectorDavid SuberMiddle School DirectorMargaret LivingstonLower School DirectorCourtney BurnetteAverage ACT Score:27Websiteusjbruins.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.[3] USJ is ranked the #1Best Private High Schools in Madison County.[4]

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.[5] Old Hickory Academy was an independent school which included primary education through a high school curriculum.[6] 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.[7]

In 1987 the two schools merged to form the University School of Jackson.[8][9]

Academics

USJ playground

In 2018, USJ opened an academic center to provide educational support for students with learning prescriptions.[10]

Administration

Current head of the school is Don Roe, who previously was the Associate Head of School, and director of Middle School.[2][11] He replaces Stuart Hirstein.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "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. ^ a b 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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