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
Map
5801 Beattyville Road

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41339

United States
Coordinates37°32′50.0″N 83°30′02.5″W / 37.547222°N 83.500694°W / 37.547222; -83.500694
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

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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

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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

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The 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Jenkins, Chas (November 23, 2020). "Local Christian school hopes to go back to in-person learning". WYMT-TV. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "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.