Samuel W. Wolfson High School, Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies, or simply Wolfson, is a magnet

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located in the Duval County Public School district. As an academic magnet and college preparatory school, Wolfson specializes in

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and

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courses. In addition to its academic focus, Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies has an athletics program, a program for visual and performing arts, and a JROTC program. Its name is derived from Samuel W. Wolfson, a local businessman whose family was prominent in Jacksonville. Wolfson is a member of the

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Student body

The school is notable for its diverse student body. Wolfson's magnet program allows students from all over the district to attend via the AP program and the IB program.

Notable alumni

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first baseman *

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, MLB pitcher for the

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, professional tennis player *

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and former chief of police of the

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, actress most recognized as

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in ''

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* Eric Hurley, professional baseball player for the

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* Jerry Storch, chairman and CEO, ToysRUs; CEO HBC/Saks Fifth Avenue; vice chairman, Target

References

External links

School website

Wolfson High School webpage, archive version

Wolfson Athletics website

Duval County Public Schools website
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