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Ocala Christian Academy

1714 Se 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471-0344 -

School Notes Overview:

Ocala Christian Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). We are active members of this national professional organization which provides leadership in strengthening existing schools and offering a voice in legal matters at both the state and national levels. Ocala Christian Academy trains the student in the knowledge of God, His Word, daily Christian living, and to give the student an excellent education. The faculty of Ocala Christian Academy realize the solemn responsibility before God in molding the life and character of their students in order to give each of them a good foundation for the future. The educational program and the methods of instruction are based on a biblical viewpoint for the general background, truth, principles, and interpretation of the facts encountered in the study of any subject. The Bible affects every facet of human life for the Christian. The administration, faculty, and staff of Ocala Christian Academy will be faithful members and attenders of Central Baptist Church as examples of faithful Christians....

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School Overview:

	Ocala Christian Academy
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Baptist
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Marion County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	344 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	28%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 29 students
	Kind - 23 students
	Grade 1 - 32 students
	Grade 2 - 18 students
	Grade 3 - 23 students
	Grade 4 - 18 students
	Grade 5 - 29 students
	Grade 6 - 18 students
	Grade 7 - 26 students
	Grade 8 - 32 students
	Grade 9 - 29 students
	Grade 10 - 28 students
	Grade 11 - 18 students
	Grade 12 - 21 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	22 teachers
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Ocala Christian Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). We are active members of this national professional organization which provides leadership in strengthening existing schools and offering a voice in legal matters at both the state and national levels. Ocala Christian Academy trains the student in the knowledge of God, His Word, daily Christian living, and to give the student an excellent education. The faculty of Ocala Christian Academy realize the solemn responsibility before God in molding the life and character of their students in order to give each of them a good foundation for the future. The educational program and the methods of instruction are based on a biblical viewpoint for the general background, truth, principles, and interpretation of the facts encountered in the study of any subject. The Bible affects every facet of human life for the Christian. The administration, faculty, and staff of Ocala Christian Academy will be faithful members and attenders of Central Baptist Church as examples of faithful Christians.
Profile last updated: 01/22/2009

In the News:

Five Marion County teams prepare for playoffs (The Ocala Star-Banner)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 11:40:33 am
By Richard Burton Correspondent The high school football playoffs are here and Marion County is well-represented. Five teams will begin their quest to get to Orlando beginning Friday night, which ties the most-ever playoff-bound programs from the area with the 2002-03 seasons.
A lesson students can love (The Ocala Star-Banner)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 11:31:56 am
By Kathy Mancil Correspondent Ocala Christian Academy sixth-grade students counted down the days until Tuesday, when they could visit the Kennedy Space Center on their annual field trip.
OCA falls to Landmark in championship game (The Ocala Star-Banner)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 11:41:22 am
By Richard Burton Correspondent BRANDON - This one hurt for Ocala Christian Academy. After steamrolling to a perfect 10-0 record entering the Florida Christian Conference Championship Game, the Crusaders were done in by a bevy of mistakes and an old nemesis. OCA gave up a 13-point halftime lead and saw Landmark Christian rally for a 28-27 win on Friday night in Brandon.
Lake Weir continues making program history (The Ocala Star-Banner)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 11:41:29 am
By Richard Burton Correspondent Lake Weir's football team has made history seemingly every week over the past year. From its first playoff berth last season to tying a school record with eight wins in a season, LWHS has smashed past trends.
Crusaders to play for FCC title (The Ocala Star-Banner)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 10:41:04 am
By Byron Saucer Staff writer Providence Christian did everything right for one half of football. The Knights, coming off a 50-0 drubbing at the hands of Ocala Christian Academy last week, made the return trip to Ocala for the Florida Christian Conference semifinals Friday night with a plan: Play perfect football. And they nearly pulled it off for 24 minutes.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (34471)	School Zip (34471)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	21,437 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	38%	27%
Population Average Age	41 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$43,725	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	31 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	74% / 26%	66% / 34%