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.
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5801 Beattyville Road , 41339 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°32′50.0″N 83°30′02.5″W / 37.547222°N 83.500694°W |
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| Former names | Oakdale Vocational School Oakdale Christian High School |
| Type | Private, boarding and day school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Methodist |
| Established | 1921 |
| Founder | Elizabeth E. O'Connor |
| NCES School ID | 00516658[1] |
| President | Daniel Fisher[2] |
| Teaching staff | 7.6 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 60 (2017-2018)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7.9[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Athletics conference | Kentucky Christian School Athletic Association |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Website | www |
History
editOakdale 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
editThe 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
editThe Oakdale Wildcats compete interscholastically under the auspices of the Kentucky Christian School Athletic Association. Basketball is offered for boys and volleyball for girls.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Oakdale Christian Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ Jenkins, Chas (November 23, 2020). "Local Christian school hopes to go back to in-person learning". WYMT-TV. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "Oakdale Christian Academy Boarding School Near Me History". oakdalechristian.org. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Hemry, Larry H. (1985). Hemry Family History Book. Ye Galleon Press. p. 433.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Oakdale Christian Academy Boarding School Accreditations". Oakdale Christian Academy. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "Institution Summary". Cognia. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "Oakdale Christian Academy". Association of Christian Schools International. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
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