Samuel_W._Wolfson_High_School

Samuel W. Wolfson High School

Samuel W. Wolfson High School

Magnet school in the United States

Samuel W. Wolfson High School (or simply Wolfson) is a magnet high school located in the Duval County Public School district. As an academic magnet and college preparatory school, Wolfson specializes in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. In addition to its academic focus, Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies has a athletics program, a program for visual and performing arts, and a JROTC program. Its name is derived from Samuel W. Wolfson, a local businessman whose family was prominent in Jacksonville, Wolfson houses the Finance, Law, and Business magnet program. A VyStar Credit Union branch is located inside the school, and is available for students and faculty to use. Wolfson is a member of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school's main rival is the Englewood Rams.

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Student body

The school is notable for its diverse[2] student body. Students represent many foreign countries including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Lebanon, among others. In addition, Wolfson's magnet program allows students from all over the district to attend via the AP program and the IB program.

Notable alumni

References

  1. [1]
    "SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  2. [2]
    NCLB School Public Accountability Report: 2009-2010 Archived 2013-04-14 at archive.today

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