Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
| Douglas Anderson School of the Arts | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2445 San Diego Road , 32207 United States | |
| Coordinates | 30°18′01″N 81°38′20″W / 30.300271°N 81.638757°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public magnet high school |
| Motto | "Where arts and academics meet in excellence" |
| Established | 1922 |
| School district | Duval County Public Schools |
| Principal | Timothy Feagins |
| Teaching staff | 53.00 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 (2022–2023) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.15 |
| Color(s) | Black and White |
| Mascot | Puffins and Dragons |
| Website | dcps |
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, commonly known as DA or DASOTA, is a magnet high school in the San Marco neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, United States. The school opened in 1922 during segregation as a primary school for African American students. The school is named after a local civil rights activist, Douglas Anderson. In 1985, the school was renovated into a magnet high school specializing in performing, visual and language arts. A historical marker commemorates its history.