University School of Jackson

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5.00 (3 reviews)

232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305

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Tel: (731)664-0812

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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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.	National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded	1970

Student Body

Total Students	1178 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
% Students of Color	14% State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers	90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio	13:1 National 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 DataMatric. 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 View national tuition avg.
Tuition Notes	Tuition starts at $6,400 for Jr. Cubs (age 2 by Aug. 31)
% on Financial Aid	5%
Acceptance Rate	87% National avg.: 85%
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, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball,

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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 Chemistry Club, French Club, Key Club, SGA, Spanish Club, International Club,
Lower School PAL,
Middle School Student Council,
National Art Honor Society,
National English Honor Society,
National Honor Society,
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions),
Science National Honor Society,
Social Science Honor Society,
Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica,
Societe Honoraire de Francaise,
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.

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5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

2/6/2017

USJ is the best school in Jackson, TN. Hands down. The academics are outstanding and I just heard that the last 2 graduating classes were offered over $15,000,000 in college scholarships (150 students). The arts and athletic programs are top-notch as well. This is a wonderful school and well-worth the price.

- Posted by Parent - Mary

3/29/2013

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 - reed.

10/6/2012

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 - venus

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