University School of Jackson

University School of Jackson (USJ) is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, independent, college preparatory school located in northwest Jackson, Tennessee, that educates students from infancy through the 12th grade.^[3] USJ is ranked the #1Best Private High Schools in Madison County.^[4]

University School of Jackson
Address
232 McClellan Road Jackson , Madison County , Tennessee 38305 United States
Coordinates	35.706°N 88.889°W / 35.706; -88.889
Information
Type	Independent school
Established	1987
NCES School ID	AA890889[1]
Head of school	Don Roe[2]
Faculty	120 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment	1075 (881 Non-Prekindergarten)[1]
Average class size	20
Student to teacher ratio	10:1[1]
Campus	Suburban area
Campus size	180 acres
Color(s)	Red and Columbia blue
Athletics	Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Cheer
Athletics conference	TSSAA
Mascot	Bruins
Nickname	USJ
Accreditation	SAIS
Upper School Director	Dr. Shane Jacobs
Middle School Director	Margaret Livingston
Lower School Director	Courtney Burnette
Average ACT Score:	27
Website	usjbruins.org

History

USJ was formed from the merger of Old Hickory Academy (OHA) and Episcopal Day School (EDS). Each of these schools were originally formed in 1970.^[5] Old Hickory Academy was an independent school which included primary education through a high school curriculum.^[6] Episcopal Day School was a smaller, parochial school which emphasized primary education, but had begun a high school program by 1986, enrolling grades nine and ten.^[7]

In 1987 the two schools merged to form the University School of Jackson.^[8][9]

Academics

In 2018, USJ opened an academic center to provide educational support for students with learning prescriptions.^[10]

Administration

Current head of the school is Don Roe, who previously was the Associate Head of School, and director of Middle School.^[2][11] He replaces Stuart Hirstein.^[12]