CRA at a Glance

Established in 1953, Crowley's Ridge Academy is located on 22 beautiful and spacious acres in Paragould, AR. It accommodates children from the preschool age to high school seniors and is accredited by the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association, the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvements, and the National Christian School Association.

CRA is administered by members of the churches of Christ, but we have students from many denominations, among these are Baptist, Presbyterian, Pentecost, Catholic, Methodist, Christian, Church of God, Seventh Day Adventist, Apostolic Full Gospel, and Trinity. Our students are from all over Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

Learning begins at a very early age at CRA through our Planned Activities Learning School (P.A.L.S.) program, which is located on our campus. Children begin in this preschool program as early as three years of age.

In addition to the preschool program, CRA offers the Smart Core Curriculum and a large number of advanced courses to help prepare young people for successful college futures. Students can attain up to 24 hours of college credit on our campus prior to their graduation from high school. Amazingly, 99% of CRA seniors continue their education at the college or university level after receiving their education at CRA.

One of the greatest strengths of CRA is its dedicated faculty and staff. They have been very successful at providing a quality Christian education in a nurturing environment. It's this nurturing environment that has made such a difference in the lives of the students at CRA.

Throughout the history of CRA, the Bible has been its backbone. Biblical principles are incorporated into all subject areas. Daily participation in chapel, combined with a positive learning environment, gives CRA graduates a strong academic and Christian foundation upon which to build.

• Accredited by both the Arkansas Non-public School Accrediting Association and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvements.
• First private school in Arkansas to have both the elementary and high schools accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvements.
• One of only three private schools in Arkansas to have both elementary and high school accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvements.
• Over 50% of teachers have Master's degrees.
• 99% of CRA graduates continue their education at the college or university level.
• During their most recent evaluation, the North Central Association said, "One thing that separates CRA from other schools is their level of parental involvement - it is phenomenal!"
• The graduates of 2011 earned $534,631 in scholarships to the colleges that they chose to attend.

More than an Education

A variety of clubs and organizations are an enjoyable part of student activities at CRA. These include Chorus, FBLA, Student Council, Wordsmen, Journalism, Art, ECHO (Everyone Can Help Others), and Builder's Club. We also have an improvisational drama group called, KIDS, and a group which sings contemporary music called, Horizon, both of which consist of several senior high students. We are blessed to be able to offer a number of other musical activities as well, beginning at the earliest grade levels.

CRA students are also given the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sporting activities. These activities include volleyball, track, basketball, cross country, golf, softball, baseball, tennis & soccer. We have been highly competitive in all of these sports, and dominant at times in some. We are the first school in the history of Arkansas high school volleyball to win four consecutive state championships from 1997 to 2000. CRA is the only school who has won 63 consecutive matches in their 1997-98 season.

If this isn't enough, students have the opportunity to enjoy Homecoming, fall and spring plays, Valentine's Auctions, Fall Festivals, and other banquets and activities. CRA provides a fun, friendly environment where students are certain to make friendships and memories which will last a lifetime.