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Andrew Jackson High School
- Location & Contact Information
- Address, Directions, & Map:
- 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
- Telephone Numbers: (904) 359-4413.
- Official Website: [1]
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- History & Memorable Moments
Andrew Jackson High School is the oldest fully accredited high school in Duval County, Florida. It is located just north of downtown Jacksonville. It opened in 1927 , and was followed by Robert E. Lee High School, which was opened in 1928. It was originally an all-white school, but became integrated in the early 1970s. It is named for U.S. President Andrew Jackson, an important figure in the history of Florida, after whom the city of Jacksonville is also named. It has been reported that the school was originally to be named for Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, but it was called Andrew Jackson during the dedication ceremony and the name was kept.[1]
Due to lack of space, Jackson is the only high school in Duval County where the school building and football field, stadium and track are separate. The field is located about three-fourths of a mile north of the campus on Main Street, adjacent to North Shore Elementary School. Jackson is also recognized for its rapid change and constant improvement. When Duval County Schools were first being established, Jackson was on the verge of being disaccredited due to leaking roofs, cracks and window damage. Jackson improved in these conditions over the years and now hosts magnet programs where they receive additional founding for these classes. Also Jackson's stepteam, People of Prosperity which is an organization that is composed of the Brothers of Honor and Sisters of Integrity, who celebrated in the Martin luther King parade, along with AJROTC.[1]
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- Anderson, Sallie (April 1994 - Present)
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