Heritage Christian Academy, formerly Baptist Temple Christian School, was founded in 1977.
Our goal of a well-balanced effort of spiritual and moral emphasis, academic excellence, fine arts and athletic competitions, as well as social activities provides for a well-rounded person.
Heritage Christian Academy uses the A Beka curriculum published by Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, Florida.
HCA offers the traditional classroom (one teacher, one classroom) environment for the K3-6th grades.
7th grade-12th grade have a traditional classroom setting, but the students change classes as in any other major school.
HCA provides your child with the training that they need to excel academically and spiritually by means of daily Biblical teaching, smaller classroom sizes, athletics and music.
HCA strives to develop your child's natural ability so they can be the best they could be.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
182 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Heritage Christian Academy, formerly Baptist Temple Christian School, was founded in 1977. Our goal of a well-balanced effort of spiritual and moral emphasis, academic excellence, fine arts and athletic competitions, as well as social activities provides for a well-rounded person. Heritage Christian Academy uses the A Beka curriculum published by Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, Florida. HCA offers the traditional classroom (one teacher, one classroom) environment for the K3-6th grades. 7th grade-12th grade have a traditional classroom setting, but the students change classes as in any other major school. HCA provides your child with the training that they need to excel academically and spiritually by means of daily Biblical teaching, smaller classroom sizes, athletics and music. HCA strives to develop your child's natural ability so they can be the best they could be.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Heritage Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Heritage Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Good School. My child had nothing but caring teachers who were true Christians in their walk
As well as in the classroom. This made such a difference for my child's well being and education .
I would and have recommended this school.
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