Today JA is a coeducational day school, located in the capital city of northeast Jackson, MS. High School at JA
Rigorous Curriculum in Nurturing Environment
The high school curriculum at Jackson Academy is built around the mission statement for the school: to serve students who aspire to higher education and lifelong learning. The secondary curriculum is college preparatory with the expectation
that all graduates of JA will attend and successfully excel on the collegiate level. For those gifted students who desire a more challenging classroom environment, JA offers honors and Advanced Placement courses in most disciplines. Whereas the faculty and staff at Jackson Academy hold high expectations that each student will achieve his or her intellectual potential, teachers at JA understand the importance of learning in a balanced and nurturing environment. Therefore, emphasis is placed on individualized attention to the needs and gifts of every student in the classroom. JA Uniforms
All Jackson Academy students are required to wear uniforms. New students will receive a brochure outlining the options available
