Jackson Academy (Mississippi)
Jackson Academy is a private school in Jackson, Mississippi founded by Loyal M. Bearrs in 1959. Bearrs claimed he established the school to teach using an accelerated phonics program he developed, but the school remained completely racially segregated until 1986, even forgoing tax exemption in 1970 to avoid having to accept Black students.
| Jackson Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
4908 Ridgewood Road Jackson , Mississippi | |
| Coordinates | 32°21′45″N 90°8′28″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Primary and Secondary Independent |
| Motto | Integrity, Achievement, Growth. |
| Established | 1959 |
| Founder | Loyal M Bearss |
| President | Palmer Kennedy |
| Grades | K3 through 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 |
| Color(s) | Navy, Silver and White |
| Athletics | Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Dance/Cheer, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball |
| Mascot | Raiders |
| Nickname | JA |
| Accreditation | SACS, SAIS |
| Yearbook | Reflections |
| Affiliations | NAIS, MAIS |
| Website | Official Website |
Today, the school enrolls nearly 1200 students in grades K3 through 12, making it one of the largest independent schools in Mississippi.
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