![Jefferson City High School interior double height atrium with red translucent column reading Jays down the right side Jefferson City High School interior double height atrium with red translucent column reading Jays down the right side](https://www.dlrgroup.com/media/2021/06/13_17114_00_N22_weblg-e1645543220218-2140x1085.jpg)
Client
Jefferson City Public Schools
Project Location
Jefferson City, MO
Students
3000
Area
546,500 SF
![Seating areas on 2nd floor with wood panel accent walls overlooking 1st floor library. Double height windows on right wall Seating areas on 2nd floor with wood panel accent walls overlooking 1st floor library. Double height windows on right wall](https://www.dlrgroup.com/media/2022/01/13_17114_00_N24_weblg-aspect-ratio-1440-605-1536x645.jpg)
The design of the new, second Jefferson City High School was developed through a series of collaborative workshops with the district’s design team. Visioning sessions uncovered goals for successful learning environments. Due to the dramatically rocky and sloping site, a compact building footprint was situated on a hill to minimize site disturbance and provide views below. Organized axially towards the valley, a three-story atrium brings light into the building and provides a dramatic perspective of the landscape. Several other light-filled atriums serve as places for collaboration and active learning. Science, art, and practical art programs are clustered around the core of the school to engage students daily.
![White hallway with blue stools around whiteboard. Hallway connects to seating near stairwell below slat ceiling detail White hallway with blue stools around whiteboard. Hallway connects to seating near stairwell below slat ceiling detail](https://www.dlrgroup.com/media/2022/01/13_17115_00_N20_weblg-aspect-ratio-5-7-1097x1536.jpg)