It’s known as the small school with a big heart.
Established in 2012, Light Christian Academy’s mission is to “empower, educate and encourage our students to become followers of Jesus that are academically and spiritually prepared for life,” said the academy’s founder and Head of School, Robin Khoury, aka Ms. Robin.
The private college prep academy, which serves children in pre-K through fourth grade, opened in 2012 with an enrollment of only six. Today, some 30 students are enrolled in this special school.
“Children that have one or more parent who is incarcerated (or have been in the past), as well as some low-income children, often experience anxiety and depression. This can make learning difficult,” Robin said.
“At LCA, they enjoy and benefit from the family atmosphere and small classes,” she added, noting that class sizes are capped at 10.
Light Christian Academy, located at 3301 N. Martin Luther King Ave. in Oklahoma City, accepts applications from any student who has a parent who is currently incarcerated (or has a history of incarceration), as well as families living in the 73111 and surrounding ZIP codes (North East OKC and Midtown).
Eligible students receive scholarships to attend the academy, and are also provided free meals, uniforms, school supplies and transportation within the designated area. These scholarships are provided by community people, businesses, churches and clubs as well as foundations and tax credits.
Learn about how you can help support this small school with a big heart, including becoming a Dream Builder or Community Partner, at LightChristian.academy/donate. Individuals also are needed to volunteer to serve in a variety of roles as "Buddies." For more information about the academy and its mission, email info@lightchristian.academy or call 405.208.7858.