Escambia Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.
This ethic of excellence ensures that institutions will find rich benefits from accreditation and that parents can confidently make informed decisions about their children’s education, knowing their child’s school is accredited. Accreditation matters because our students deserve the highest level of educational excellence possible. Educational institutions that engage in SACS accreditation will:
Unite with a global network committed to standards of educational excellence.
Earn the distinction of quality through the recognized seal of SACS accreditation.
Experience a unified, clear, and powerful accreditation process with a scalable and sustainable evaluation of education quality.
Receive external and objective validation of the areas in which they’re doing well, and the areas for continuous improvement.
Benefit from SACS research that shapes educational policy and improves learning practices.
Experience a state-of-the-art web-based accreditation system that is continuously being upgraded and improved.
Hear the best available ideas and thinking on education practices and trends through innovative products, educational technologies, and the collective knowledge of peers.
Benefit from shared expertise and powerful professional learning through local and global workshops, training, conferences, and personalized service.
Certificate of Accreditation 2023 – 2028
Escambia Academy has once again met the criteria for educational quality established by the Cognia Global Commission. This accreditation is a valuable mark of distinction recognized around the world. Each year, Cognia identifies schools and systems that best exemplify excellence in education and stand out in their service to learners, based on the results of their rigorous accreditation process. Earning this distinction means that the school is accredited and recognized across the nation as a school that meets the highest quality standards and maintains commitment to continuous school improvements.
Certificate of Accreditation 2018 – 2023
Escambia Academy has met the criteria for education quality established by the AdvancedED Accreditation Commission and was presented the Certificate of Accreditation by the NCA Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the SACS Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Alabama Independent School Association (AISA)
The school holds membership in the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA). The AISA has served independent schools since 1970 by focusing on excellence in academics, athletics, and accreditation and providing member schools and students with services, and programs. Member schools have voluntarily joined the AISA and follow the guidelines and standards in order to provide an effective school program. The AISA annually recognizes schools who have achieved excellence in academics, athletics, and student life with their Blue Ribbon award.
