French Camp Academy

French Camp Academy
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Former namesCentral Mississippi Institute for Girls (1885-1915)
The French Camp Academy for Boys (1885-1915)
Religious affiliationChristianity
Established1885 (1885)
GenderMixed (boys and girls educated separately until 1915)

French Camp Academy (FCA) is an interdenominational Christian boarding school located in French Camp, Mississippi. It is dedicated to supporting children and teenagers who may lack access to the opportunities and resources they need in their home or peer environments. In addition to serving residential students, FCA also provides an accredited Christian education for local students in grades 7-12. FCA operates several community-focused businesses that provide opportunities for students to learn practical work skills, earn academic credit and income, which includes a bed and breakfast, a gift shop, a restaurant, radio station, and observatory.