WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 296 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS, located in the Riverside/Mixontown area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a specialized focus on the integration of arts and academics. The school serves students in grades K-5 and operates under the philosophy that an arts-rich curriculum—incorporating music, dance, visual arts, and theater—not only fosters creativity but also strengthens academic performance, student engagement, and self-discipline.
By blending the Florida state standards with a performance-based educational model, the academy aims to provide a well-rounded environment that caters to the "whole child." The school places a high priority on character development and community involvement, leveraging its connection to the surrounding Wayman Ministries to create a supportive, value-driven atmosphere. Its mission is centered on preparing students for future success by encouraging them to excel in their artistic pursuits while building a strong foundation in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.
For more information, contact WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS at (904) 695-9995 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32205-6487
(904) 695-9995
http://academy.wayman.org
WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS is a public Title I Charter school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
DUVAL DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- DUVAL
- Total Students:
- 296
- Teachers:
- 1
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 296 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.9%
- White
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.