Oakdale Christian Academy

Oakdale Christian Academy is a private, Methodist, co-educational boarding and day school in Jackson, Kentucky, United States. It was established in 1921 by Elizabeth E. O’Connor.

Oakdale Christian Academy
Address
5801 Beattyville Road

Jackson
,
Kentucky
41339

United States
Coordinates37°32′50.0″N 83°30′02.5″W
Information
Former namesOakdale Vocational School
Oakdale Christian High School
TypePrivate, boarding and day school
Religious affiliation(s)Methodist
Established1921 (1921)
FounderElizabeth E. O'Connor
NCES School ID00516658[1]
PresidentDaniel Fisher[2]
Teaching staff7.6 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment60 (2017-2018)[1]
Student to teacher ratio7.9[1]
Color(s)Blue and white   
Athletics conferenceKentucky Christian School Athletic Association
NicknameWildcats
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
Websitewww.oakdalechristian.org

History

Oakdale was founded in 1921 by Elizabeth E O'Connor in a one-room elementary school for local children.[3] It was originally called Oakdale Vocational School, and served needy children.[4] It was later renamed Oakdale Christian High School.[5]

In 1968, the Free Methodist Church of North America gave the governance and authority of Oakdale Christian High School to an independent board of trustees.[3] This occurred as the Free Methodist Church's priorities shifted from domestic to foreign missions.[6]

Oakdale is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).[7][8][9]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 60 students enrolled in 2017-2018 was:[1]

  • Asian - 18.3%
  • Black - 20.0%
  • Hispanic - 6.7%
  • White - 55.0%

Athletics

The Oakdale Wildcats compete interscholastically under the auspices of the Kentucky Christian School Athletic Association. Basketball is offered for boys and volleyball for girls.

References
  1. "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Oakdale Christian Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  2. Jenkins, Chas (November 23, 2020). "Local Christian school hopes to go back to in-person learning". WYMT-TV. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  3. "Oakdale Christian Academy Boarding School Near Me History". oakdalechristian.org. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  4. "The Student-Aid Program: Distribution of Youth by Type of Work Academic Year 1939-40". Bulletin of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. 24 (90): 102. 1940.
  5. Hemry, Larry H. (1985). Hemry Family History Book. Ye Galleon Press. p. 433.
  6. Parther, Paul (July 29, 1995). "'They've Got That Loving Attitude' Rural Christian School Making A Difference". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  7. "Oakdale Christian Academy Boarding School Accreditations". Oakdale Christian Academy. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  8. "Institution Summary". Cognia. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  9. "Oakdale Christian Academy". Association of Christian Schools International. Retrieved March 8, 2021.


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