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 | |
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Address | |
5801 Beattyville Road , 41339 United States | |
Coordinates | 37°32′50.0″N 83°30′02.5″W / 37.547222°N 83.500694°W |
Information | |
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 |
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]
The demographic breakdown of the 60 students enrolled in 2017-2018 was:[1]
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]