The Magnet focus centers on providing exemplary educational experiences for the Academically Gifted and Talented adolescent. Our mission is to provide a teaching atmosphere where the student is encouraged to grow intellectually as well as personally. McKinley Classical Junior Academy services a community that is culturally diverse and represents a variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Students come from diverse areas of the metropolitan community.
With this in mind, C.J.A. strives to offer programs that will allow students to share and express social experiences and cultural differences. The student body consists of approximately 350 students. Student achievement is a priority for both the administration and the staff which work together to insure that an environment conducive to learning exists throughout the school. C.J.A. strives to provide a safe and supportive environment where students can focus on academic skill development and where learning is the priority.