Private, boarding and day school in Jackson, Kentucky, United States
| Oakdale Christian Academy | |
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| Address | |
| 5801 Beattyville Road Jackson, Kentucky 41339 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°32′50.0″N 83°30′02.5″W / 37.547222°N 83.500694°W / 37.547222; -83.500694 |
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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 (1921) |
| Founder | Elizabeth E. O'Connor |
| NCES School ID | 00516658 |
| President | Daniel Fisher |
| Teaching staff | 7.6 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 60 (2017-2018) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7.9 |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Athletics conference | Kentucky Christian School Athletic Association |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Website | www |
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.
History
Oakdale was founded in 1921 by Elizabeth E O'Connor in a one-room elementary school for local children. It was originally called Oakdale Vocational School, and served needy children. It was later renamed Oakdale Christian High School.
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. This occurred as the Free Methodist Church's priorities shifted from domestic to foreign missions.
Oakdale is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 60 students enrolled in 2017-2018 was:
- 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
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- Jenkins, Chas (November 23, 2020). "Local Christian school hopes to go back to in-person learning". WYMT-TV. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ "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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