Darnell-Cookman School Of The Medical Arts
Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School of the Medical Arts, is a school within the Duval County Public Schools system in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. It is a National Blue Ribbon School as recognized by the US Department of Education. It is also an "A" school in the State of Florida school grading system. The school is located across 8th Street from the University of Florida/Shands Hospital. Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School of the Medical Arts is a dedicated magnet school whose mission is, "To prepare students for collegiate success through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum integrated with professional medical standards emphasizing integrity, the pursuit of academic excellence, and a passion for life-long learning." It serves students in grades 6 through 12. The first graduating class will receive their diplomas in the spring of 2012. Admission to the school is through a magnet lottery system administered by the Duval County Public Schools.
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