Jackson Christian School
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| Jackson Christian School | |
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| Address | |
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832 Country Club Lane Jackson , Tennessee 38305 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | private Christian |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Churches of Christ[1] |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Established | 1976 |
| NCES District ID | 01615341 |
| President | Dr. Mark Benton |
| Elementary Principal | Jeanna Rice |
| Faculty | 140 |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,020[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15:1[2] |
| Hours in school day | 7.2[2] |
| Color(s) | |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Christian School Association[3] |
| Tuition | Varies by grade |
| Website | jcseagles |
Jackson Christian School is a private Christian school located in Jackson, Tennessee. Founded in 1976, Jackson Christian School provides education for students from Pre-K through high school.
History[edit]
Jackson Christian School was founded in 1976 as a Christian school for students in grades 1 through 8, with an original enrollment of 58 students.[4] Three years later, Jackson Christian School moved from its original location at the Central Church of Christ in Jackson, Tennessee to its current 28-acre facility.
Campus[edit]
The school's current campus was built in 1979.[5] Located on Country Club Lane near The Columns shopping district in Jackson, TN, the campus covers an area of 28 acres (110,000 m2).[3] It includes two gymnasiums, multiple computer labs, and a library.[6]
Preschool location[edit]
Jackson Christian School has a preschool program in a separate location than the primary campus. Located at Campbell Street Church of Christ, the preschool program is for children ages 2–4.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Private Schools". Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ a b c "School Detail for Jackson Christian School". National Center for Education Statistics. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Jackson Christian School Review". Private School Review. January 25, 2012. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "About Us". Jackson Christian School. Archived from the original on October 13, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
- ^ Walker-Journey, Jennifer (April 2009). "Jackson Christian School - Jackson, TN". Christian School Products. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ "Visit Campus". Jackson Christian School. Archived from the original on July 20, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2012.