Jackson Christian School
35°40′08″N 88°51′57″W / 35.668994°N 88.865753°W
| Jackson Christian School | |
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| Address | |
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832 Country Club Lane Jackson , Tennessee 38305 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Christian private school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Churches of Christ[1] |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Established | 1976 |
| NCES District ID | 01615341 |
| President | Dr. Mark Benton |
| Elementary Principal | Linda Bradford |
| Faculty | 140 |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,020[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15:1[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. It is also home to the 2008 and 2014 TSSAA Class A Baseball State Champions and the 2006 TSSAA Class A Football State Champions, This is the city of Jackson's only title.
History
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
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
Jackson Christian School has a preschool program in a separate location than the primary campus. Located at the Campbell Street Church of Christ, the preschool program is for children ages 2-4.[3]
References
- ^ "Private Schools". Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ^ a b c "School Detail for Jackson Christian School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ^ a b c "Jackson Christian School Review". Private School Review. 25 January 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
- ^ "About Us". Jackson Christian School. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ Walker-Journey, Jennifer (April 2009). "Jackson Christian School - Jackson, TN". Christian School Products. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ^ "Visit Campus". Jackson Christian School. Retrieved 9 March 2012.