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Jackson Academy is a college preparatory school in Jackson, Mississippi.
An independent, nonsectarian school founded in 1959, Jackson Academy is a coeducational private day school with approximately 1150 students enrolled in K3 through twelfth grade.
Within our nurturing and spiritual community, Jackson Academy inspires and equips each student to lead a life of purpose and significance.
At the heart of Jackson Academy's mission is a balanced,
nurturing college-prepatory education for every student. The
pursuit of 21st century readiness and innovation complements
historically recognized educational pricnciples and well-loved
traditions. While JA retains a traditional curriculum focus, the
school embraces an atmosphere of constant improvement to bring the
best possible experiences to students. JA strives to be not just
the leading independent school in Mississippi, but to be a national
example for teaching and learning.
Jackson Academy is the first school in the Southeast to offer
computing devies (MacBook Air or iPad) for each student in
Kindergarten to twelfth grade through the Apple one-to-one program.
Students in first through eighth grades study in STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) labs. The loabs, along
with the supporting, robust curriculum, expose students to science,
math, and other subjects, such as robotics engineering, in ways
that are fun, engaging, and build life skills necessary for succes
in the 21st century.
The JA Way includes being positive, collaborative, progressive,
and student-centered. At Jackson Academy, no one goes it alone.
Here, you are surrounded by a community of supporters - all
dedicated to helping you identify your greatest talents, develop
your particular gifts, and live with a strong sense of faith and
purpose. All of us, all behind you, with all our hearts. All For
One...that's the JA Way.
Jackson Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Jackson Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for most sports offered.
Grades: NS-12 | 1,039 students1.5 miles 4120 Old Canton Road Jackson, MS 39216 (601) 987-9300
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
58/12/2022
I attend Jackson academy. It is a great school for kids of all ages. The students and faculty are very kind.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - AC
51/19/2012
JA is a great school that I would recommend for anyone who wants to attend. This school can make a huge impact on your life academically and socially. Staff and faculty are really nice,and so.are the students they are just like family to me and I love each and everyone of them. JA also has a huge number of cool electives and school clubs. I love it and if your child wants to attend I say "GO FOR IT" I HOPE THIS WAS HELP
- Posted by Student/Alumni - pinkm
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