Why Berean Academy?​

 

Berean Academy, founded in 1946, has been educating and equipping students with a biblical worldview for more than eighty years. That rich legacy is reflected in the many third-and-fourth-generation families who continue to entrust their children to the school. But if you think you know Berean Academy, we invite you to take another look and see for yourself.  

 

Today, we are intentionally aligning everything we do with our mission, vision, and core values: partnering with the home and local church, pursuing academic excellence, cultivating a biblical worldview, and developing Christlike character for the glory of God. At the same time, we are committed to preparing students to faithfully impact the culture and future they will inherit.

 

One example of this commitment is our Entrepreneur Program, launched in the fall of 2025. Through this innovative program, students learn to identify real-world problems and develop solutions that honor the Lord while creating value for others. They gain practical experience in leadership, creativity, financial stewardship, and business development.

 

Last spring, the program’s inaugural class successfully launched a student-run coffee business within the school. Students raised startup capital from investors, operated the business, repaid their investors, and completed the semester profitably. These hands-on experiences move learning beyond the traditional classroom, allowing students to apply biblical principles and academic knowledge in meaningful, real-world contexts. As Dr. Howard Hendrix often said, "Principles never change, but methods always do.” 

 

At Berean Academy we remain firmly committed to passing on a solid biblical worldview in partnership with the home and local church. We are equally committed to ensuring that students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to thrive wherever God calls them, whether that is higher education, the trades, ministry, entrepreneurship, or another vocation. Our desire is for every graduate to leave Berean prepared for the next chapter of life and equipped to serve Christ faithfully.
 

We believe in educating the whole child by impacting the head, heart, and hands. Academically, Berean students consistently score an average of 20 to 30 percentile points above national norms on standardized achievement tests across grade levels. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a robust extracurricular program that includes athletics, robotics, and outstanding visual, performing,and industrial arts opportunities.

 

As we look toward the future, Berean Academy remains committed to both preserving the core and innovating for the next generation. We are fully engaged in equipping young men and women, in partnership with the home and local church, to become lifelong followers of Christ who will impact their communities and the world for God’s glory. 

 

For more information about Berean Academy, contact the school office today and discover how we are preparing students to lead, serve, and thrive in every area of life.