Jackson Christian School vs. University School Of Jackson
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Jackson Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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University School Of Jackson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Extracurriculars
Overview
At JCS our aim is to prepare our graduates for the rigors of college and beyond.
With a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1, and more than 63 percent of our current faculty holding a Master's degree or higher, we can give our students the ability to maximize their chance of future success.
The 69 graduates of the JCS class of 2011 will soon descend upon college campuses across the country.
Our seniors will enter the next phase of their education with confidence that they have been prepared for their bright future.
The top 20% of our seniors earned an average score of 28 on the ACT. Through our Dual-credit program many of them will enter their freshmen year with more than 20 college credit hours under their belt.
USJ offers education from infancy through 12th grade, attracting students from across West Tennessee.
Families choose USJ for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, extensive athletics and fine arts programs, and its strong emphasis on character education and leadership development.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1976
1970
Students Body
Total Students
871 students
1071 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
75
20
Pre-K Students
131
68
Kindergarten Students
49
80
Grade 1 Students
39
80
Grade 2 Students
37
48
Grade 3 Students
36
72
Grade 4 Students
47
80
Grade 5 Students
54
80
Grade 6 Students
43
83
Grade 7 Students
49
70
Grade 8 Students
63
70
Grade 9 Students
58
98
Grade 10 Students
54
70
Grade 11 Students
68
78
Grade 12 Students
68
74
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
100 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
63%
50%
Average Class Size
17
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:11
Average SAT score
n/a
1116
Average ACT score
24
27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform Shirt, Khaki pants or shorts)
(Uniform Shirt, Khaki pants or shorts)
Formal
(Students wear uniforms; khaki pants & skirts; plaid jumpers, etc.)
(Students wear uniforms; khaki pants & skirts; plaid jumpers, etc.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 28 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$9,000
Tuition Notes
Starting tuition at:
$6,000 Two-Three Year Olds
$6,450 Junior K and Kindergarten
$6,850 1st-5th
$7,550 6th-8th
$8,150 9th-12th
Tuition starts at $8450 for Jr. Cubs (age 2 by Aug. 15)
% on Financial Aid
n/a
10%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Admissions Director
n/a
Laura Moore
Admissions Associate
n/a
Pam Stanfield
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Bass Fishing Club, Beta Club, Color Guard, Drama Club, Eagle Mission Club, Eagles for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Spanish Club
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), Science National Honor Society, SCTP Shooting Team, SGA, Social Science Honor Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, Societe Honoraire de Francaise, Spanish Club, Theater/Musicals and Plays