Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

at 2445 San Diego Rd, Jacksonville , 32207-3630 United States

1. High School

Description

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is a magnet high school in the San Marco neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The school opened in the 1922 as a primary school specifically for African American students. The school is named after local civil rights activist, Douglas Anderson. In 1985, the school was renovated into a magnet high school specializing in performing, visual and language arts. Over the years, the school has accomplished many achievements including becoming a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and receiving numerous awards from the United States Department of Education, International Network of Schools for the Advancement of Arts Education and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.In December 2009, the school became a Florida Heritage Landmark by the Bureau of Historical Preservation. The ceremony was attended by students and school officials, Anderson's family and the first graduates of the school from 1959.

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Summary

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is Jacksonville based place and this enity listed in High School category. Located at 2445 San Diego Rd FL 32207-3630. Contact phone number of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts: (904) 346-5620