University School of Jackson

232 McClellan Road, Jackson, TN, 38305
Tel: (731)664-0812
Grades: PK - 12 | 1178 students
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University School of Jackson is West Tennessee's College Preparatory School. USJ educates students from prekindergarten (starting with 2 year olds) through 12th grade. Students from throughout West Tennessee attend USJ because of its challenging, college-preparatory curriculum; extensive athletics and fine arts program; and its focus on character education and leadership.

School Overview:
University School of Jackson
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1970
Student Body
Total Students 1178 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 14% (TN School Avg.: 14%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 20 students
Number of AP Courses 16 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Studio Art I, II, III U.S. History
Biology Calculus AB, BC
Chemistry English III Language
English IV Literature Environmental Science
French Language Macroeconomics
Music Theory Physics B
Spanish Language
Average SAT score 1116
Average ACT score 26
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Students wear uniforms; khaki pants & skirts; plaid jumpers, etc.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,470
Tuition Notes Tuition starts at $6,400 for Jr. Cubs (age 2 by Aug. 31)
% on Financial Aid 5%
Acceptance Rate 87%
Admissions Director Kay Shearin
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Cross Country Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 17 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chemistry Club French Club
International Club Key Club
Lower School PAL Middle School Student Council
National Art Honor Society National English Honor Society
National Honor Society SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
SGA Science National Honor Society
Social Science Honor Society Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica
Societe Honoraire de Francaise Spanish Club
Theater/Musicals and Plays

School Notes:

    • From the child-centered environment in the Lower School to the college advanced placement courses in Upper School, USJ offers each child an education that will prepare him or her for college … and success in life. USJ gives each child the resources he needs to succeed and to develop his full potential. USJ teachers and staff work in partnership with the parent and child in providing an education that goes beyond a strong curriculum. We share parents' values as we emphasize character education and helping each child make the right choices. Grounded in Judeo-Christian values, USJ provides an environment that stresses a respect of one another and of all religions.
    • Our Mission: The University School of Jackson, a distinctive college preparatory school, seeks to instill a passion for academic excellence and lifelong learning so each student will reach his or her maximum potential.
    • The USJ campus includes a Lower School, which opened in August 2004; an Upper/Middle School, which opened in October 1997; and an extensive athletic complex.
    • USJ educates students from PreK through 12th grade. Our youngest students, Junior Cubs, must be 2 years old by August 31.
    • A member of the TSSAA, USJ fields 41 teams in 13 sports at the Middle and Upper School level. In the 2011-2012 school year, USJ won the state championship in girls soccer, softball, and baseball. The football team finished its season as state runner-up. Twenty-three athletes were amed to All-State teams.  
    • USJ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
    • The 103 members of the Class of 2012 are attending 36 colleges across the country. All met college entrance requirements. The top quintile had an average ACT score of 30.5; the class average ACT score was 26.2.
    • The College Board recognized 36 USJ students as Advanced Placement Scholars for scores they earned on AP exams in spring 2012. Students took a total of 166 AP exams with a 91 percent passage rate of 3 or higher on a 5-point scale. USJ offers 16 AP courses and requires all students taking AP courses (the equivalent to college-level courses) to take the exams.
    • The National Merit Foundation recognized three members of the Class of 2013.
    • An impressive 57 percent of seventh grade students qualified for the Duke Talent Identification program this year.
    • The Fine Arts program includes annual music productions in all Lower School grades, Middle and Upper School musicals, art in all grades, band in Middle and Upper School, acting classes, and an extensive music program. The Upper/Middle School has a 500-seat theater; Lower School productions have a stage as part of the Lower School cafetorium.
    • Fine Arts students routinely earn regional and state awards. This year, 39 Middle School and ninth grade students were selected for the All Northwest Junior High Choir, and 30 10th through 12th grade students earned positions in the All Northwest Choir.
    • In the visual arts, USJ students received three Gold Keys, six Silver Keys, and five honorable mentions in the Mid-South Scholastic Art Competition. Another USJ student's art represented Madison County in the Congressional Art Competition.
    • Upper School math teams earned first place in every category they entered in the TMTA regional math contest in spring 2012.
    • The Guidance Program includes full-time guidance counselors for all students and a College Advising program in the Upper School.
    • Foreign language instruction begins with Spanish in pre-kindergarten. Third and fourth graders also study French. Fifth graders have a quarter of French, Spanish, German, and Japanese. Middle and Upper School students can take French or Spanish, with honors courses offered in each language. 
    • USJ students routinely participate in regional and state competitions. 
    • Both campuses offer state-of-the-art technology, including computer labs and internet access in each classroom.
    • USJ offers bus transportation from several area towns, and before- and after-school day care.
    • Breakfast and lunch are served at both campuses.
    • Financial aid is available.

    Profile last updated: 03/28/2013

Nearby Schools:

University School of Jackson
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Trinity Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 1.6 mi. away
Augustine School
Gr. PK-10 | 1.9 mi. away
West Tn Cerebral Palsy Associa
Gr. 5-8 | 2 mi. away
Jackson Christian School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 2.8 mi. away
Jackson Christian Elementary School
Gr. K-6 | 3 mi. away

View all schools in: Jackson, Madison County, Zip 38305

School Reviews:

  • Recommended March 29,2013 - USJ is a great school that prepares its students for college and beyond. The school offers a supportive environment and a challenging curriculum to motivate students to succeed. It also teaches students to value honor, hard work, service and leadership. As a graduate (class of 1996), I appreciate USJ for the well-rounded education I received and the lifelong friends that I made.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
  • Recommended October 06,2012 - USJ is probably one of the better learning institutions in the Jackson area. Considering the school system in West Tennessee is in shambles, that is not something to boast about. The institution is centered around politics and economic status. A great deal of the instructors lack the knowledge that a professor at a "university" would have obtained, which may be misleading to some. I attended the school for 7th and 8th grade, while my sibling graduated from the institution. We both went on to graduate from universities in and out of state. Tuition is highly inflated, especially considering it is highly likely graduates will end up in the same college courses at the same universities their public school counterparts.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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