Washington Jesuit Academy
| Washington Jesuit Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
900 Varnum Street NE 20017 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Middle School |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic |
| Established | 2002 |
| President | Marcus Washington |
| Principal | Brian Farmer |
| Teaching staff | 17.0 (FTE) (2023–24)[1] |
| Grades | Grade 4–Grade 8 |
| Enrollment | 138 (2023–24)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8.1 (2023–24)[1] |
| Colors | Green & Black |
| Team name | Jaguars |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | wjacademy |
Washington Jesuit Academy (WJA) is an independent, Catholic school in Washington, D.C., U.S.
History
Washington Jesuit Academy was founded in 2002 by the Society of Jesus to provide educational opportunities for boys from underserved communities in Washington, D.C.[2]
Organization and curriculum
WJA is a tuition-free middle school for boys in grades 4 through 8, with an enrollment of, as of the 2023–24 school year, 138 students.[1] Students follow a curriculum in core subjects including English, mathematics, science, social studies, and Spanish. They also receive instruction in arts, athletics, and character development programs.[3]
Governance
As of November 2025 Marcus Washington is the president of WJA, succeeding founding president Bill Whitaker in 2022. He oversees all of WJA's different departments, and delegates responsibilities. Brian Farmer is the principal. He transitioned into that role after a prior career in law and earning a M.Ed.[4]
Affiliations
WJA is affiliated with the following organizations:[5]
- National Catholic Educational Association – Private, professional educational membership association
- Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools – American nonprofit education organization[6]
- Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington – American nonprofit organizations[7]
Notable people
- Kevin Winston Jr., professional NFL player for the Tennessee Titans.[8]
- Rakim Jarrett, former NFL player.
References
- ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Washington Jesuit Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "The Washington Jesuit Academy". Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Our Program". Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty & Staff". Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Admissions". Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "AIMS Member Directory". Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Member Schools". The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Sinclair, Kevin (March 5, 2021). "Details on Notre Dame S Recruit Kevin Winston Jr". 247 Sports. Retrieved June 10, 2024.