Allen Academy
| Allen Academy | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1886 |
| Type | Independent, Coeducational, and College Preparatory School |
| Headmaster | Dr. Matthew J. Rush[1] |
| Faculty | 51 |
| Students | 305 |
| Grades | PreK3-12 |
| Location |
3201 Boonville Road, 77802, Bryan, Texas, United States |
| Coordinates | 30°40′14″N 96°18′57″W / 30.670675°N 96.315776°WCoordinates: 30°40′14″N 96°18′57″W / 30.670675°N 96.315776°W |
| Accreditation | SACS/CASI |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors |
Blue and Gold |
| Mascot |
Ramblers (1886-1974) Rams (1975-present) |
| athletic conference | TCAL [2] |
| Website | www.allenacademy.org |
Allen Academy is an independent co-educational day school located in Bryan, Texas that was founded in 1886 by John H. and Rivers O. Allen.[3] The 40-acre campus is located 7 miles (11.2 km) northeast of Texas A&M University and enrolls about 305 students from throughout the Brazos Valley. The school is the oldest private school in the state of Texas and is a non-denominational Pre-kindergarten 3 through grade 12 school. It is a member of both the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Texas Christian Athletic League (TCAL), and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).[4]
About the school
Allen Academy is made up of four separate "divisions":
- Pre-School: PreK3 (3-year-olds) and PreK4 (4-year-olds)
- Lower School: Kindergarten - Grade 5
- Middle School: Grades 6-8
- Upper School: Grades 9-12
Texas State Representative Kyle Kacal of College Station is an Allen Academy trustee.[5]
References
- ↑ Perrone, Caitlin (15 June 2014). "New head of schools at Allen Academy hopes his children will offer extra insight". The Eagle. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ↑ "TCAL Member Directory".
- ↑ "The Allen Academy (added 1978)". Brazos County Historical Commission. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
- ↑ "Allen Academy Membership". http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=27580''. AdvancED. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ↑ "State Rep. Kyle Kacal District 12 (R-College Station)". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
External links
- Gillentine, Kristy (May 25, 2006). "Allen Academy students pop tops for charity". Eagle (Bryan, TX). Retrieved 14 December 2009.
- Perrone, Caitlin (February 5, 2014). "Allen Academy student store gives students hands-on business experience". Eagle (Bryan, TX). Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- Academy Press Release, Allen (October 21, 2013). "Texas A&M Graduate Selected as New Head of School at Allen Academy". KBTX (College Station, TX). Retrieved 21 October 2013.