Brandon, Florida
Founded in 2008, First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy is a vital part of First Baptist Church of Brandon, serving the greater Brandon and Hillsborough County areas. At this pivotal moment in our history, we are seeking a new Head of School to lead us toward continued growth, academic excellence, and spiritual vitality. Our mission is to provide a Christ centered education which nurtures students to excel academically, socially, and spiritually.
At a Glance
Enrollment: 310 students (2024/2025 school year)
Grades: Voluntary Prekindergarten through 8th Grade
Faculty & Staff: 50 members
Budget: $2.3 million
Campus: 6 buildings, with the Academy utilizing 5. This includes our Ministry Activity Center (MAC), which serves both as a gym for physical education and a venue for sports activities.
Accreditations: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Cognia (formerly AdvancED)
Participation: Florida School Choice Scholarship Programs
Our Church Mission
First Baptist Church of Brandon exists to glorify God by reaching Brandon and the world for Jesus Christ. We believe the Great Commission (Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:18-20) and practice discipleship, worship, fellowship, evangelism, and mission. The church is pastor led, deacon served, staff equipped, committee supported, congregationally affirmed, all embodying the spirit and biblical example of servanthood.
Our Academy Mission
The mission of First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy is to honor and serve Jesus Christ by providing academic and Biblical excellence for boys and girls while developing their faith in partnership with the home, the church, and the community.
Our Academy Philosophy & Vision
We believe the education of a child is not an end to itself but relates to a much larger purpose of communicating "the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 3:18)
Our total commitment is to develop a preschool - elementary program which is Christ-centered, educationally sound, biblically influenced, welcoming to all, a place of peace, love and joy, and a school which provides equal opportunities to each and every child.
It is the prayerful purpose of the First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy to develop the lives of boys and girls to become productive citizens physically, mentally, academically and spiritually. It is also our vision children attending our program/school will succeed in further educational pursuits beyond the grades we offer and be productive workers with a faithful testimony for Christ Jesus within the future work force.