University School of Jackson

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University School of Jackson
Address
University School of Jackson
232 McClellan Road

,
Madison County
,
38305

Coordinates 35°42′22″N88°53′20″W / 35.706°N 88.889°W / 35.706; -88.889
Information
Type Independent school
Established1987
NCES School ID AA890889 [1]
Head of schoolDon Roe [2]
Faculty120 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment1075 (881 Non-Prekindergarten) [1]
Average class size20
Student to teacher ratio10:1 [1]
Campus Suburban area
Campus size180 acres
Color(s) Red and Columbia blue
AthleticsFootball, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Cheer
Athletics conference TSSAA
Mascot Bruins
Nickname USJ
AccreditationSAIS
Upper School DirectorDavid Suber
Middle School DirectorMargaret Livingston
Lower School DirectorCourtney Burnette
Average ACT Score:27
Website usjbruins.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]

Contents

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 LS Playground.jpg

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]

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