Southwest Christian Academy traces its roots back to 1929, when it began as Oakland Seventh-day Adventist Church and Elementary School—the first Black Christian school in the DFW Metroplex. Over the decades, the school underwent several name changes and relocations:
1951–1969: Became Southwest Region Academy, offering Pre-K through 12th grade.
1969: Relocated due to I-45 construction; renamed City Temple Elementary School, later regaining junior academy status in 1975.
1999: Transitioned under the Southwest Region Conference as Southwest Adventist Junior Academy.
2025: Officially renamed Southwest Christian Academy, relocating to 7550 S. Hampton Rd., Dallas, while awaiting a permanent new facility.
Throughout its history, SWCA has remained one of the oldest Black Christian private schools in the Metroplex, known for academic excellence, spiritual development, and producing accomplished alumni—including doctors, attorneys, educators, pastors, and business leaders.
Its enduring mission has been the holistic development of students—spiritually, mentally, and physically—while fostering service to God, church, and community.
Why Southwest Christian Academy Needs Your Support
Southwest Christian Academy is committed to providing a Christ-centered education where students are nurtured academically, spiritually, and socially. While tuition covers part of the cost, it does not fully meet the financial needs required to sustain excellence in teaching and learning.
Your gift on North Texas Giving Day helps us:
Provide scholarships and tuition assistance so that more children can access Christian education.
Enhance our classrooms with technology, updated resources, and hands-on learning tools that prepare students for the future.
Support extracurricular programs such as robotics, music, and the arts that develop creativity and leadership.
Strengthen our spiritual programming, including chapels, Week of Prayer, and Bible study opportunities, ensuring that Christ remains at the center of all we do.
Every contribution—large or small—makes a direct impact in shaping young lives for God’s kingdom and preparing students to serve their communities with excellence.
Together, we can continue to build a strong foundation for the next generation of Christian leaders.
Southwest Adventist Jr. Academy exists to partner with parents to create a safe, Christian educational setting that will ensure the optimal development of children through holistic instruction, positive associations, and unforgettable experiences.
Support Southwest Christian Academy
Southwest Christian Academy (SWCA) is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of every student. With increased enrollment this year, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve more students and families. To continue fulfilling our mission with excellence, we are seeking support in the following areas:
Student Sponsorships
Many families desire Christian education but face financial challenges. Sponsorships make it possible for students to attend SWCA who otherwise could not.
Textbooks & Learning Resources
As enrollment grows, additional textbooks are needed to ensure every student has access to current and high-quality instructional materials across all grade levels.
Additional Chromebooks
To accommodate more students and integrate technology into daily instruction, we need additional Chromebooks for classroom use, testing, and research.
Your contribution will directly impact the daily learning experience of our students and help us equip the next generation of leaders. Together, we can strengthen the foundation of Christian education in our community.
Southwest Adventist Junior Academy admits students without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, or any other school-administered program.
Organization name
Southwest Christian Academy
other names
Southwest Adventist Junior Academy
Causes
Education - K-12
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
7550 S. Hampton Rd