DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
WHERE ARTS & ACADEMICS MEET IN EXCELLENCE
Douglas Anderson
School of the Arts
2445 San Diego Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
www.da-arts.org
CEEB Code: 100791
Tina Wilson,
Principal
wilsont3@duvalschools.org
Tonya Rowan
Assistant Principal, Curriculum
rowant@duvalschools.org
Jeremy Franklin,
Assistant Principal
franklinj3@duvalschools.org
NaTeasha Henton,
School Counselor
hentonn@duvalschools.org
Kathy Anderson,
School Counselor
mortensenk@duvalschools.org
Angelia Sletto,
School Counselor
slettoa2@duvalschools.org
Grade Point Average
Grade Value
A 4
B 3
C 2
D 1
F 0
Unweighted GPA Scale:
0.0 – 4.0
Weighted GPA Scale:
0.0 – 5.0
1 Additional Quality Point for all
Honors, AP and Dual Enrollment
MISSION
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts will be the leading public arts high school in the nation .
THE SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (DA) opened in August 1985, as an Arts high school.
The school attracts artistic students in grades 9-12 from Duval and surrounding counties. DA
serves talented students who audition for admission and placement. The school is dedicated to
training those students who will pursue a career in the arts, as well as students who will be
committed to support the arts in their communities. We currently offer intensive arts training in
the following areas: Band, Cinematic Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Guitar, Musical Theatre,
Orchestra, Piano, Performance Theatre, Technical Theatre, Visual Arts and Vocal Music. Of their
eight total courses, students are required to take 3-4 artistic courses yearly.
THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
All graduates must demonstrate “minimum competency” in mathematics and reading as measured
by the Algebra 1 End of Course (BEST) Exam and Reading Florida Standards Assessment
(FAST). In addition, 24 credits are required with an overall unweighted grade point average
(GPA) of 2.0.
The graduation requirements listed below are intended for the graduating class of 2023:
English 4 Credits
Mathematics 4 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Social Studies 3 Credits
World Language 2 Credits
Physical Education (HOPE) 1 Credit
Visual/Performing Fine Arts* 12 Credits
Required Arts Courses at DA
Total Required Credits at DA 29 Credits
Percentile Rank: Percentile rank is used to determine the position of a student’s GPA in the
distribution of all students in a class based on grades. The percentile rank is indicated on a
student's transcript by decile if they are in the 50% and below percentile.
2021-2022 Scheduling Restrictions due to Covid-19
Due to the availability of SAT/ACT testing, students had reduced opportunities to meet school
eligibility requirements for Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses.
2020-2021 Scheduling Restrictions due to Covid-19
Scheduling options were significantly altered as students had fewer opportunities for rigorous
coursework in Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses due to hybrid and virtual
models. The availability of testing dates and test site closures during the COVID-19 pandemic,
prevented students from regularly accessing SAT/ACT testing during Spring and Fall 2020.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
• Dual-enrollment courses include: MAC1105: College Algebra, SLS110301 Strategies for
Success, ENC1101/1102 Freshman Composition, BSC100501 Biological Science, EVR100101
Environmental Science. 23-24 DE Limited to MAC1105; SLS110301 Strategies for Success
• Advanced Placement courses include: English Language and Composition, English Literature
and Composition, Calculus, Calculus BC, Physics, Physics I C, Computer Science Principles,
American History, World History, United States Government and Politics, Macroeconomics,
Biology, Environmental Science, Music Theory, Art History and Studio Art.
• World Languages include German, Italian, and Spanish. Two years of each language is offered.
• Additional online courses are available to all students that reflect the same high academic
standards as DA’s courses. Students must complete one online course before graduation.
 Co-Curricular Activities
Academic Clubs:
Dance National Honor
Society, History National
Honor Society, Math National
Honor Society, Music
National Honor Society,
National Honor Society,
Science National Honor
Society
Clubs:
Black Arts, Black Student
Alliance, Ethics Bowl,
Fellowship of Christian
Artists, Gender & Sexuality
Alliance, Great Decisions
Club, Interact Club, Marathon
High, Robotics Club, Step
Team, Student Government
Association, DA for Change
Test Scores
2022-2023 SAT
Participation: 88%
Evidence Based
Reading/Writing: 573
Math: 517
2022-2023 ACT
Participation: 67%
English: 21
Math:17
Science: 20
Reading: 23
Demographic Breakdown
Total Students:
Asian: 4%
American/Indian: 0%
Black: 22%
Hispanic: 12%
Multi: 5%
Pacific: 0%
White: 57%
Female: 74%
Male: 26%
Free/Reduced Lunch: 20%
Students with Disabilities: 23%
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
In the 2022-2023 school year, 791 students In the 2021-2022 school year, 468 students
took 1,038 AP Exams. (43%) took 903 AP exams.
● 8% earned a level 5 ● 8% earned a 5
● 18% earned a level 4 ● 20% earned a 4
● 28% earned a level 3 ● 30% earned a 3
SNAPSHOT OF THE CLASS OF 2023
233 Seniors
18% Free/Reduced Lunch
120 Average Community Class of 2023
GPA Distribution
aaaaaa Service Hours per student
44% Completed at least one
ssssssss Dual-Enrollment course
45% Completed at least one 13%
ssssssss AP course
36%
50% Earned a Scholarship 20%
19.6 Million Total Scholarship
68% Four-Year College 31%
24% Two-Year College
0% Military Commitment Weighted GPA Above 4.0
1% Other
68% In-State College Weighted GPA 3.5-3.9
20% Out-of-State College Weighted GPA 3.0-3.49
4.67 Valedictorian GPA
Weighted GPA Below 3.0
3.28 Average 2023 GPA
1 National Merit Finalist
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES
Appalachian State University, Auburn University, Baldwin Wallace University, Belmont
University, Bennington College, Berklee College of Music, Bethune Cookman University, Boston
Conservatory, Boston University, California Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon, Clark
Atlanta University, Cleveland Institute of Music, Coastal Carolina University, Daytona State
College, Dillard University, Duke University, Eckerd College of Design, Embry-Riddle University,
Emerson College, Flagler College, Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida
Gulf Coast University, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Florida
Polytechnic University, Florida Southern University, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Florida
State University, Florida Memorial University, Fort Valley State University, Full Sail University,
George Washington University, Georgetown University, Georgia Southwestern University, Georgia
State University, Georgia Tech University, Hartwick College, Hawaii Pacific University, Hofstra
University, Howard University, Indiana University, Ithaca College, Jacksonville University, Johns
Hopkins University, Johnson and Wells University, Julliard Conservatory of Music, Liberty
University, Livingstone College, Louisiana State University, Mary Baldwin University, Marymount
Manhattan College, Michigan State University, Montana State University, Montclair State
University, Nazareth College, New York University, North Carolina A&T University, Nova
Southeastern University, Ohio University, PACE University, Pennsylvania State University, Point
Park University, Purdue University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Ringling College of
Art & Design, Rollins College, Rutgers University, Saint Leo University, Santa Fe College,
Savannah College of Art & Design, Seton Hall University, Shenandoah University, Southeastern
University, Stetson University, Southern Methodist College, Syracuse University, Tallahassee
Community College, Texas A&M University, Trinity Baptist College, United States Naval
Academy, University of Arizona, University of Alabama, University of California, University of
Central Florida, University of Chicago, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of
Hartford, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of Mobile, University of North
Carolina School of the Arts, University of North Florida, University of North Carolina, University
of Oregon, University of South Carolina, University of South Florida, University of Tampa,
University of Texas, University of Virginia, University of Washington, University of West Florida,
Valdosta State University, Voorhees College, Virginia State university, Virginia Tech University,
Webster University, Xavier University, Yale University.