We’re more than just a school.
At Sherwood Christian Academy, our students are prepared for the world they are entering – equipped in mind, body, and spirit through SCA’s academics, spiritual life, athletics, and fine arts programming. It is SCA’s mission to partner with parents to provide students with a quality, Bible-based education that will lead students to strive for excellence in all things as they become Christ-like leaders in their homes, churches, workplaces, and communities.
Sherwood Christian Academy was founded in 1985 as a ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church to assist Christian parents in the training of their children. We began with 11 faculty members and 256 students in grades K-8. Today, SCA is a growing, vibrant Christian school serving more than 400 students in grades K3-12 boasting more than 1,000 alumni. Our students represent more than 85 churches from across the greater Albany area. Our size allows every student to be known by name by teachers and peers alike; yet, we offer a comprehensive, college prep, Bible-based educational program that is second to none in Albany! At SCA, we truly have it all!
For more than four decades, Sherwood Christian Academy has been a ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church dedicated to equipping generations of students through academic excellence, biblical truth, and a commitment to Christ.
A school designed to provide students with an academically excellent Christian education has long been a dream of the pastor and people of Sherwood Baptist Church.
When the Alliance Christian Church and Academy at 2200 Stuart Avenue closed, Sherwood Baptist Church recognized an opportunity to bring that vision to life. On April 24, 1985, the church voted unanimously to purchase the Alliance property.
Following the purchase, a headmaster, teachers, and a secretary were carefully selected. Improvements were made to the buildings and grounds, and the property was dedicated on August 25, 1985.
On September 3, 1985, Sherwood Baptist Christian School officially opened with 335 students enrolled in grades K3 through 8th grade.
In May of 1990, Sherwood Baptist Christian School celebrated an important milestone by graduating its first senior class, marking the beginning of a growing legacy of Christian education.
In 1992, the school’s name was officially changed from Sherwood Baptist Christian School to Sherwood Christian Academy (SCA), reflecting both the growth of the institution and its expanding academic mission.
As enrollment and ministry opportunities continued to grow, Sherwood Christian Academy expanded its facilities.
In September 1993, the Upper Campus property at 1418 Old Pretoria Road was purchased from Riverview Academy.
On January 3, 1994, grades 5 through 12 moved to the newly acquired Old Pretoria Road campus, allowing the school to better accommodate its growing student body.
In 1996, the gymnasium at the Secondary School campus was remodeled, improving athletic and student life facilities for Sherwood Christian Academy.
In 2007, Sherwood Christian Academy earned accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), affirming the school’s commitment to academic excellence and Christ-centered education.
In 2010, Sherwood Baptist Church completed the development of an 86-acre recreational park adjacent to the Sherwood Christian Academy campus. This joint-use facility serves both SCA and the Sherwood Baptist Church Sports and Recreation Ministry, providing exceptional athletic and recreational resources including:
In the fall of 2011, Sherwood Baptist Church expanded the school’s facilities by constructing a fully equipped athletic fieldhouse, strengthening Sherwood Christian Academy’s athletic programs and providing improved resources for student-athletes.
In June 2014, Sherwood Christian Academy began a major campus development project funded through the Meet the Need campaign at Sherwood Baptist Church.
This transformational project included:
The 2016 school year marked a historic moment for Sherwood Christian Academy as all grades K–12 began the year together on the Old Pretoria Road campus, unified in newly renovated and expanded facilities.
In 2025, the Sherwood Christian Academy family celebrated 40 years of ministry and Christian education.
To commemorate this milestone and God’s faithfulness, four live oak trees were planted and dedicated in Legacy Park, symbolizing four decades of impact and the continuing legacy of Sherwood Christian Academy.
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