School Profile
Calvary Academy
School Overview
We are a Christian school offering grades Pre-K - 12. We currently have 300 students. Our campus is expanding as we will open our newest 14,400 sq.ft classroom building in September, 2013.
School History
Calvary Academy is an integral part of Calvary Lighthouse, a ministry birthed in the heart of God to reach and bless the communities of northern Ocean and southern Monmouth Counties.
In June of 1972 the then small congregation of less than 20 people extended to Rev. Otto Dietrich the invitation to pastor the little flock. There was what is affectionately known today as the Student Center, situated on 3 acres of land, with 17 parking spaces. Before Pastor Dietrich preached his first message on/files/Our Story/6.jpg his initial visit to Lakewood, while standing on the property, the Lord dropped an awesome vision in his heart concerning the future of Calvary Lighthouse. In general the vision was about the ingathering of thousands of people into the Kingdom of God and the expansion of ministries, which included a Christian school with academic, spiritual and social excellence, as well as the addition of subsequently needed facilities.
By 1978 growth had brought the ministry to a new era. Twelve acres of adjacent land were purchased/files/Our Story/7.jpg for further expansion and the name of the church was changed from Lakewood Assembly of God to Calvary Lighthouse. In that very same business meeting the congregation of Calvary Lighthouse voted to begin a Christian school. Calvary Academy was born.
In the 30 plus years that the school has been in existence, it continues to grow in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12. Graduates are now bringing their children to Calvary Academy and alumni have returned to become members of the faculty and staff.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
ACSI & Middle States Accreditation 2013
New 14,400 sq. foot State of the Art High School/Admin Building