School Profile
About Ascension Academy
Ascension Academy is an independent, college-preparatory school for students grades five through twelve.
Founded in 2000, Ascension is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). The school is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Texas Private School Association (TPSA).
Mission Statement
Ascension Academy provides students with an exemplary college preparatory education in a challenging, faith-affirming environment to maximize the potential of every student.
The Student Body
Enrollment:
Fifth Grade: 10
Middle School: 70
High School: 60
Total: 140
Ethnicity
33% of our students self-report
from diverse ethnic back-grounds.
Male: 54%
Female: 46%
Faculty
Full Time: 24
Part Time: 12
With Advanced Degrees: 23
Student Teacher Ratio 5:1
Average Classroom Size 10
Variable Tuition
49% of our current students of receive Customized Tuition
Admission
Admission consideration is based on the evaluation of a student’s history of academic ability and demonstrated motivation and effort. Evaluation criteria include admission testing outcomes, previous grade reports and standardized test scores, recommendations, and student/parent interviews.
CEEB Code: 440122
Tim Oditt
Head of School
toditt@ascensionacademy.org
Katy Reid
Director of Admission
kreid@ascensionacademy.org
Elisa Johnson
Dean of Academics
ejohnson@ascensionacademy.org
Ressa Cowen
Director of College Guidance
rcowen@ascensionacademy.org
Ann Ferguson
School Counselor
aferguson@ascensionacademy.org
David Sanders
Athletic Director
dsanders@ascensionacademy.org
9301 Ascension Pkwy.
Amarillo
TX 79119
The Four Pillars of Ascension Academy
Collegiate Success
Post Graduate Destination (Past 10 Years)
Abilene Christian University
Amarillo College**
Angelo State University
Arizona State University
Austin College
Ave Maria University
Baylor University
Carroll College
Clemson University
Colorado College of Mines
Colorado State University
Dallas Baptist University
George Mason University
Johnson & Wales University
Kansas State University
Louisiana State University
Lubbock Christian University
Marquette University
McMurry University
Minot State University
Mississippi State University
Neumont College of Computer Science**
New York University (NYU)
Oklahoma State University**
Princeton University
Pepperdine University
Rice University
Simpson College
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Southwestern University
St. Edward’s University
St. John's College
St. Mary’s College (TX)
Stanford University
Sterling College
Stephen F Austin University
Tarleton State
Texas A&M University**
Texas A&M University, Galveston
Texas Tech University**
University of Advancing Technology
University of Alabama
University of Alaska- Fairbanks
University of Arizona
University of Arkansas**
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
University of Nebraska**
University of New Mexico
University of North Texas
University of Oklahoma
University of Texas, Arlington
University of Texas, Austin
University of Texas, Dallas
University of Tulsa
University of Wisconsin, Plateville
Washington and Lee University (VA)
Washington College (MD)
West Texas A&M University**
Wichita State University
Whitman College
Yale University
