Economic Impact in the Social Sector of Southern Indiana

Profile:  Christian Academy of Indiana

Christian Academy of Indiana

1000 Academy Dr.

New Albany, IN  47150

812.944.6200

www.christianacademyschools.org

Primary contact:

Kay Barbour

Assistant Director of Development

Christian Academy of Indiana impacts our economy by employing 90 professional educators and staff. The school purchases supplies and services from a broad spectrum of local companies and students are encouraged to affect their community by serving and working with integrity. The 2009 graduates (50) provided over 4,000 hours of community service. Graduates are accepted by a long list of colleges and universities and many are returning upon completion of their degrees to enter the professional, business, and technical segment of the workforce of southern Indiana.

Christian Academy of Indiana is impacting out economy by developing today’s young people for a greater tomorrow.

The mission of Christian Academy of Indiana is to develop students with a heart for God who grow as Jesus did in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man.  CAI presents an academically rigorous program and has been named “exemplary” school (based on ISTEP pass rates this is the highest category) by the Indiana Department of Education three consecutive years.  The program includes junior academy (ages three-five) and kindergarten through grade 12, which is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and the Association of Christian Schools International.  Christian Academy of Indiana provides a full athletic program and a growing fine arts emphasis.  CAI is one of four campuses in the Christian Academy School System (more than 3,000 students) and is located in a beautiful new facility next to Community Park in southern Indiana.