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Altus Christian Academy

Private | PK-6 | 125 students
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Posted May 7, 2013
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My two children have attended ACA for the past two years. They have spanned 2nd through 5th grades. Being in the military, we move every few years. When my daughter started ACA in 4th grade, it was her fourth school. It is sometimes difficult to plug in and feel at home. That has not been the case at ACA, as they welcomed us into the community as if we had always been a part of it! I have loved the way all the teachers know every student and all the students know each other by name. ACA has been a particular blessing in that I have two kids with different needs. The teachers have partnered with us to encourage one to achieve her full potential while challenging the other so he can continue to grow academically. They have also both had the opportunity to expand on what they are learning by participating in the Western Oklahoma State College science club. I can t thank the ACA staff enough for their support of our Children and our family as a whole. When my daughter had a rough day while her dad was deployed, the principle took time to pray with her and the next day she had a note on her desk with encouraging words and a bible verse. It s things like these that make ACA special!
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Posted January 30, 2013
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I have been a very active parent at ACA for 6 years with two children currently enrolled. I can say I personally know each and every teacher and staff at the school and I can think of no better place for my children to be during the week. Class sizes are small which allows the teachers to challenge or help students individually based on need and readiness. The school is small enough to be able to do "out of the box" programs and field trips that add to what they are already learning in the classroom. The Christian principles and values are a part of all they do and all that they are...something that not only effects the students, but frequently the entire family. I know my children will benefit from this education and experience even after they go on to junior high and high school.
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My daughter has gone here for 4 years. It is a very good school with an exceptional pre-school program. The staff could not be more loving of your children. It is a very supportive environment for children. There are MANY opportunities for parent volunteers, I only wish the school board would listen to the teachers and parents more. Other than that, I would give this school 5 stars. It is a VERY small school.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

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Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

38 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

38 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

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American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
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Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female93%
Male83%
American Indian83%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%

Reading

All Students74%
Female93%
Male61%
American Indian58%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Reading specialist(s)
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Music teacher(s)
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Theory

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:15 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school: ends at 5:10 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Dana Darby, Ph.D.
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 3 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Associations
  • ACSI
Fax number
  • (580) 477-2511

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • None
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
Girls sports
  • Basketball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Theory
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • 4-H
School leaders can update this information here.

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  • ACA is a school that cares deeply not only about academics, but Christian service and leadership as well. We are a small school with small class sizes, and we are committed to the development of the whole child--spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
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1220 N. Grady
Altus, OK 73521
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