School History & Leadership

When this country was first settled, all education was church-sponsored.  Our oldest educational institutions, such as Harvard University, were originally founded by religious organizations and had the study of the Bible at the center of their academic curricula.

However, the educational process, which was once the responsibility of the parents and run by the church, is now, in the main, controlled and run by the government.  Biblical instruction has been eliminated from curriculums.  Parents, who once took responsibility for the education of their children, now have delegated that responsibility to the government.

From a vision within a small group of community leaders, parents, and churches, Ark City Christian Academy, was founded in 1996 and began classes that fall with 78 students and 8 staff members.  The school leased facilities from a local church.  God placed in the hearts and minds of the staff and parents a vision to one day own property and build a facility that would provide the needed tools and space to equip our students to be successful in every facet of life.  In April, 2000, ACCA purchased the first piece of property on North Fifth Street to begin the fulfillment of this vision.

"For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid in Christ Jesus."
—1 Corinthians 3:11

A Board of Trustees elected by the membership of Ark City Christian Academy operates the school.  The membership includes parents who desire to participate in the governance of the school.  Other interested parties, i.e. teachers, alumni, grandparents, and others, may also become involved with the school.  Members meet annually to discuss and vote on issues such as election of board members, yearly school budget, etc.   The coporation’s bylaws invest the board with the responsibility and authority to oversee the school.  The board sets the educational and business policies of the school and charges the Administrator to implement these policies and provide leadership and supervision of the faculty and staff.

Ark City Christian Academy teachers are spiritually and academically qualified.
Each teacher is a born-again, dedicated Christian who loves young people and has the gift of teaching.