Type Magnet School Phone +1 904-739-5265 Number of students 1,390 | Established 1965 Mascot Wolfpack | |
Motto "Committed to Excellence" School district Duval County Public Schools Principal Christopher Begley January 16,2017(present) Faculty 94 (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) Address 7000 Powers Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32217, USA District Duval County Public Schools Similar Bishop Kenny High Sch, Bolles School, Episcopal School of Jacksonvi, University Christian School, Creekside High School | ||
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Samuel W. Wolfson High School (or simply Wolfson) was a public (Is now a magnet school) high school located in the Duval County Public Schools district. Named after 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 (2009–10)
School enrollment: 1774 (Currently 1390) White students: 553 Black students: 1032 Hispanic students: 120 Asian students: 52 Native American students: 1 Multiracial: 16 Female students: 920 Male students: 854 Students with disabilities: 9.0% Economically disadvantaged: 44.0% Dropout rate: 3.1% High School graduation rate: 78.1%The school is notable for its diverse 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.
Notable alumni
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