YMCA Tiger Academy
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Tigers Today, Leaders Tomorrow

At YMCA Tiger Academy, a free public school, we believe school should be more than a place to learn reading, writing and arithmetic. We approach the education of each child with a commitment to helping him or her grow in spirit, mind and body.

YMCA Tiger Academy focuses on rigorous academic standards, character development, personal and social responsibility and strong family involvement, while providing each child with a structured and nurturing learning environment. The learner-centered culture includes a 7 ½ hour school day (8:00 am – 3:30 pm) and a 195-day school year, with before and afterschool care available.

We opened our doors in 2009 and now serve Pre-K through 5th grade students. Through a unique partnership with the Johnson Family YMCA, our scholars enjoy enrichment opportunities and benefit from family support services.

The Tiger Difference

  • Longer school day (8:00am – 3:30pm) and school year than traditional public schools
  • Strong college focus from the first day students step into a classroom
  • 1:1 student to technology device ratio
  • Before and Afterschool care available
  • Enrichment opportunities and family support services at the Y including a family membership for each student

Learn more about charter schools from the charter school fact sheet.

School Tours

Please contact the school if you would like to visit and tour our campus!

Apply for the 2025-2026 School Year

 

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open!

You will need to create a SchoolMint account to register online. Click the links below to apply:

REMINDER: Current families can refer a new family and receive incentives like free afterschool care or credit for PE uniforms.

Join Our Team

Teacher Benefits

  • Starting salary for certified elementary teachers is $51,000
  • Opportunity for a free master’s degree through UNF
  • Free family YMCA membership

Available Positions

  • ESE Teacher (K-5)
  • Music Teacher
  • Kindergarten Teacher

Click here to apply. Just type in “Tiger Academy” in the search bar.

National School Lunch Program

English
If you have difficulty understanding English or have a disability, free language assistance or other aids and services are available upon request. Please call: 1-800-504-6609 or (850) 617-7400.

Spanish
Si tiene dificultades para entender la lengua inglesa o presenta una discapacidad, puede solicitar asistencia lingüística y otros tipos de ayuda y servicios sin coste alguno. Llame al siguiente número de teléfono: 1-800-504-6609 o (850) 617-7400.  

Haitian Creole
Si ou gen difikilte pou konprann anglè oswa ou gen yon andikap, asistans lengwistik gratis oswa lòt èd ak sèvis disponib sou demann. Tanpri rele: 1-800-504-6609 oswa (850) 617-7400.

Contact Us

Principal Stephanie Jackson
6079 Bagley Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
P: 904.309.6840 F: 904.309.6867
Email: sjackson@FCYMCA.org

YMCA Tiger Academy Strategic Plan

The Tiger Academy Three Year Strategic Plan serves as a guide for our decision-making, providing the foundation for progress. The strategic goals, strategies, implementation steps and indicators of success reinforce our commitment to the school mission and vision.

2021-2024 Tiger Academy Strategic Plan

YMCA Tiger Academy provides, not only a high-quality education for the children growing up in northwest Jacksonville, but the encouragement and support they need to succeed. For more information on Tiger Academy’s School Accountability Report, click here.

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