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
Katy Reid
Director of Admission
kreid@ascensionacademy.org
Elisa Johnson
Academic Dean
ejohnson@ascensionacademy.org
Jessica Sanchez
Dean of Students
Director of College Guidance
jsanchez@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 9 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
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
