Oneida Baptist Institute has private school accreditation through the National Non-Public School Commission, the Kentucky Non-Public School Commission, and the Kentucky Department of Education.
Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students with ability levels ranging from below-average to exceptional. We have a unique Tutoring Lab for students with low reading and/or math skills. We provide English as a Second Language (ESL) for our international students and advanced placement courses for students with above-average ability. The school year is divided into four nine-week quarters. Progress reports or report cards are mailed to parents every four and one-half weeks. Boarding students are required to attend a supervised study hall each evening, Monday-Thursday. Students who make honor status are excused from the study hall.
Middle school students study language arts, literature, Bible, history, math, and science. They may also choose an enrichment course which may include computers, guitar, art, agriculture, and drama.
High school students are required to take four years of English and math; three of science and social studies; one year of health/physical education, Bible, and fine arts; and two quarters of computer literacy. Their electives may include band, choir, piano, welding, small engine repair, child development, commercial arts, yearbook, and weight training.
Students who plan to attend college are enrolled in the pre-college curriculum. The ACT is given on campus three times a year. For a fee, students are provided transportation to area schools and colleges to take the SAT and TOEFL as needed.
Seniors who plan to enter the workforce after graduation participate in our Field Placement program where they gain work-related skills and experience at on-campus assignments.
We offer a six-week summer school program in June and July when students can earn academic credit. This is a good opportunity for students to make up credits previously failed or to get extra academic credits to prepare for college prep courses.
Oneida students graduate with either a standard or advanced diploma. About 60% of our graduates go on to institutions of higher learning.
Some Kentucky colleges and universities recently attended by OBI graduates include Transylvania, Thomas Moore, Alice Lloyd, Berea, Campbellsville, Eastern Kentucky, Georgetown College, Lindsey Wilson, Morehead State, Union College. University of Kentucky, and University of Louisville. Some out-of-state colleges and universities recently attended by graduates include Richland, Auburn, Miami (Ohio), University of Memphis, Vanderbilt, and Bowling Green University.