Washington Jesuit Academy


Washington Jesuit Academy 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.

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. 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.

Governance

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.

Affiliations

WJA is affiliated with the following organizations:

Notable people