Samuel W. Wolfson High School
| Samuel W. Wolfson High School | |
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| Address | |
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7000 Powers Avenue Jacksonville, Florida, USA 32217 United States |
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| Coordinates | 30°15′03″N 81°36′57″W / 30.2509°N 81.6158°WCoordinates: 30°15′03″N 81°36′57″W / 30.2509°N 81.6158°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Magnet School |
| Motto | "Committed to Excellence" |
| Established | 1965 |
| School district | Duval County Public Schools |
| Principal | Christopher Begley January 16,2017(present) |
| Faculty | 94 (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1390 |
| Campus size | 35.42 acres (14.33 ha) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Scarlet Red, White & Blue |
| Mascot | Wolfpack |
| Newspaper | Wolf News |
| Feeder schools | Mandarin Middle School, Alfred I. duPont Middle School |
| Website | Wolfson High School |
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.
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.
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