Welcome to Corn Bible Academy: an academic community where students become like family and play an integral supporting role in each other’s spiritual journey.
Corn Bible Academy is a private Christian school for grades 7 - 12 near Weatherford, Clinton, and Elk City serving all of western Oklahoma.
CBA is accredited by the state of Oklahoma and Association of Christian Schools International and has influenced the community since 1902, five years before Oklahoma officially became a state. This makes CBA one of the oldest Christian schools west of the Mississippi River.
About Us
Corn Bible Academy (CBA) is a private Christian school for grades 7 - 12 near Weatherford, Clinton, and Elk City serving all of western Oklahoma.
CBA is accredited by the state of Oklahoma and Association of Christian Schools International and has influenced the community since 1902, five years before Oklahoma officially became a state. This makes CBA one of the oldest Christian schools west of the Mississippi River.
Our Mission
Corn Bible Academy is providing a Christ-centered environment to help parents train their children to grow in knowledge, strength, spirit, and in relation with God and others.
Our Vision
Corn Bible Academy exists as an evangelical Christian school to provide a Bible-based education to a growing number of Christian families from the United States and other countries of the world.
Our Core Values
1. Biblical Authority – The scriptures of the Old and New Testament are verbally inspired by God. They are inerrant and the supreme and final authority in faith and life. (II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:20-21)
2. Biblical Integration - Scriptural values are integrated into each class and school activity to emphasize that God is central to all aspects of life. (Deut 6:4-9)
3. Biblical Worldview - The world is seen correctly only when viewed in light of the truths presented in the Bible. God’s truth in His Word is the standard for all truth. (John 1:3)
4. Parental Participation - Parents are responsible for the education of their children. Corn Bible Academy provides Bible based instruction to assist Christian parents train their children. (Prov. 22:6, Eph 6:4)
5. Educational Excellence - Corn Bible Academy is committed to excellence in all areas of academics and activities which are instructed by qualified Christian faculty that lead as Christ-like examples. (2 Tim 2:15)
6. Christian Service - Students are prepared for effective witness and service in their local churches and communities. (Matt. 28:18-20)
7. Christ-Like Behavior - Corn Bible Academy is committed to establishing and maintaining Christ-like relationships with others. (Matthew 22:36-39)
8. Christian Commitment – Corn Bible Academy is dedicated to Christ-likeness in business responsibilities, in administrative and board leadership, and in personal conduct. (Heb 13:18, 1 Pet. 2:12)
Interested in Christian Education for your Pre-K through 6th grader? Check out our sister school, Western Oklahoma Christian School, with campuses in Elk City, Clinton, and Weatherford.
Academics
While CBA offers a healthy array of extra-curricular activities, academics have always and will remain one of the school’s top priorities. CBA’s experienced and passionate teachers seek to provide students with the best education possible. We believe this is the reason our students’ 5 year average ACT is 3 points higher than the Oklahoma state average. Additionally, CBA’s student/teacher ratio is 7:1 resulting in small class sizes that help boost learning and encourage each student to engage one-on-one with his or her instructors.
+ Academic Team
In recent years, our academic team has grown to be one of the most dominant in the state. CBA made an appearance at eight state tournaments in a row from 2015 through 2022, leaving with the State Championship in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022, and hosts multiple tournaments throughout the year.
+ Band
From marimba to trumpet, oboe to baritone saxophone, CBA has instruments to fit everyone’s musical tastes. Students perform in both pep band and concert band. There are many opportunities for solos, contests, and worship team participation.
+ Choir
One of the staple programs at CBA is its choir, which has qualified for state competition for more than 50 years. Now led by Briana Bull, the choir continues to thrive and excel. Vocalists have the opportunity to compete and also to perform in many concert settings. The church choir programs provide public speaking training as well. The high school choir's annual tour to surrounding states is a highlight of their CBA experience.
+ Drama
A key component of our English curriculum is Drama. Every year, the junior and senior classes each put on a production as a learning experience, but also for the enjoyment of the rest of the student body and the surrounding community.
+ Spiritual Life
In addition to our Bible classes and daily chapel, CBA seeks to foster spiritual growth in our students by teaching all of our classes from a Biblical perspective. Weekly small groups deepen relationships. All activities are based on a biblical worldview.
+ Student Council
The Student Council at CBA consists of hard-working students from grades 7-12 who are elected to help put on many of the activities that happen each year. From elaborate homecoming weeks to the formal Stuco banquet, our students make life at CBA fun!
Athletics
CBA provides a wide range of athletic options for our students.
+ Baseball & Softball & Golf
In the spring, CBA typically offers baseball, softball, and golf.
Softball Coach: Tammy Bates; Golf Coaches: Sheri Stover & Tim McDonald
+ Basketball
Teamwork, perserverance, and a dependence on God are among the life skills taught through the basketball program at CBA, offered for both boys and girls in Junior High and High School. Our coaches are godly mentors and fun people, in addition to being highly skilled coaches.
Girls Coach: Tammy Bates
Boys Coach: Zach House
+ Cheerleading
CBA cheer encourages enthusiasm for the athletic programs and a positive atmosphere during sporting events. They lead the crowd enthusiastically and love learning new stunts!
Coach: Cher Brown
+ Cross Country & Track
CBA cross country athletes often medal at meets and represent our school well. The track program will start again in spring 2024, after decades without a program. Coach House has terrific experience leading students to state competitions during his career.
Coach: Zach House
+ Football
Being a small school, CBA is blessed to have a football program, much less one of the nicest football complexes in class C. Young men learn to meet challenges head on with integrity and character. The team members push themselves to excel and reach their goals while the coaches lead with skilled strategy, encouragement, and team unity.
Coaches: Zach House & D'Qwan Loneman
+ Volleyball
Having offered volleyball for over 35 years, CBA features one of the most established teams in the state. The Lady Crusaders have made multiple appearances in state tournaments. The coaches are terrific at building strong fundamental skills of this sport.
HS Coach: Erin Basinger
JH Coach: Mikayla Epp
+ Facilities
CBA has a state-of-the-art, air-controlled gymnasium for volleyball and basketball in the school building at our new campus in Clinton, OK. On our new 40 acre campus, there is also a practice field for football and a cross country trail. Additionally, the CBA athletic facilities consists of Crusader Park in Corn, OK, which features one of the most pristine football fields in 8-man football plus a softball and baseball field and fieldhouse.
FAQs
Are CBA students required to be in music or play sports?
All 7th-8th grade students are required to take a music class and PE. However, PE students are not required to participate on the competitive sports teams. Music and sports are optional for 9-12th grade students. In-coming students may feel "labeled" as solely an athlete/ musician/academian at a young age, but CBA believes that students should branch out with their interests in order to gain all the life training possible. Studies show that musical training enhances academic performance. Our goal is to produce well-rounded students.
Is CBA only for a certain denomination?
CBA was started by area Mennonite churches but is an inter-denominational school. Students and teachers come from a very large number of different denominations. Our goal is to focus on Biblical truths versus denominational differences.
Do CBA students have to live
in the dorms?
No. In fact, CBA no longer has dorm students. (In the past, CBA had two dorms that were mainly filled with out-of-state and international students.) Most students commute five to thirty minutes to attend school here. They carpool, drive themselves, or ride on the CBA commuter buses from Weatherford, Corn, and Elk City. The commute time has greatly reduced for our Elk City students now that we are located in Clinton.
Do CBA students have to
wear uniforms?
No. Students have a fairly casual dress code. Our goal is to be neat, clean, and modest.
Is CBA the same as a public school, except that you can pray before class?
Yes and no. CBA is the same in that we provide college preparation. CBA is very different in that we provide life-training through a Christian worldview, as a partner with the home and the church. Yes, we pray before class or extra-curricular activities, but it goes much deeper than that. CBA provides daily in-depth Bible classes, chapels, morning Scripture and prayer led by students, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. Our goal is to show that the Christian faith should be a 24/7 lifestyle.
Is CBA a
"reform" school?
No. CBA staff is not equipped for that role. Students who desire to grow in their faith and who want to be at CBA will have the best chance to thrive in our environment. CBA has high expectations for student behavior and academics. Our goal is to help parents train their children in a Christ-centered environment.