History of Peniel - Peniel Baptist Academy

School History

- August of 1971: Peniel Baptist Academy (PBA) began operating as a Daycare and Kindergarten facility with an enrollment of 22 students, solely sponsored and funded by Peniel Baptist Church (PBC).

- July of 1973: PBC established PBA’s School Board which was and is the governing body of the school. Board members were and still are elected by the church body. August of 1982: PBA built and moved into a new educational building separate from the PBC building that included kindergarten through sixth grade. Enrollment was 151 students.

- August of 1993: PBA expanded to include middle school and high school, grades 7 through 12. Enrollment was 280 students.

- May 23, 1997: PBA’s first high school graduation occurred.

- May 7, 2004: PBA achieved accreditation through Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS).

- August of 2007: PBC built and moved into a new high school building. Significant educational enhancements added through the years include science lab, computer lab and art education.

- May 1, 2021 PBA added accreditation from Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools.

- August 2021: PBA’s 50th Anniversary of “Educating Students to the Glory of God!”

At Peniel Baptist Academy, we are committed to academic excellence grounded in biblical truth, preparing students to lead with character and faith

CONTACT

Phone: 386-328-1707
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.penielwarriors.org

LOCATION:

Peniel Academy
110 Peniel Church Road
Palatka, FL 32177

Educator Misconduct

" In accord with the Florida Ethics in Education Act” All employees of Peniel Baptist Academy have a duty to report all suspected or actual cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect; have immunity from liability if they report such cases in good faith, and have a duty to comply with child protective investigations. There is a legal penalty for not reporting suspected or alleged child abuse or alleged misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators. The Florida Abuse Hotline is 1.800.962.2873. The PBA contact is the Administrator – Mr. Bill Evans

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