Heritage Academy vs. Grace Academy
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Overview
Organized in 1969, Heritage Academy is a private, interracial, nonprofit, independent, Biblical Christian school.
It offers spiritual and academic standards to families in the tri-state area.
The primary objectives and purposes of the school are to train the student in the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life and to give the best education in all subject areas.
Heritage Academy's mission is to participate in equipping our students in all grades academically, spiritually, socially, and physically so that they may discern and live out God's plan for their lives.
Heritage Academy's curriculum is based upon the philosophy of Christian education which integrates Biblical truths with the truths of scholarship.
Our Mission: To enhance the God-given potential in each student through quality Christian education so they may be servants of Jesus Christ in the world.
Our Vision: To honor God by providing quality Christian education and experiences.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1969
1976
Students Body
Total Students
210 students
401 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
24
Kindergarten Students
16
40
Grade 1 Students
17
39
Grade 2 Students
20
32
Grade 3 Students
17
27
Grade 4 Students
18
38
Grade 5 Students
15
36
Grade 6 Students
18
30
Grade 7 Students
9
27
Grade 8 Students
16
24
Grade 9 Students
15
30
Grade 10 Students
12
15
Grade 11 Students
15
19
Grade 12 Students
10
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
31 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
34%
Average Class Size
15
19
Number of AP Classes
2
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:13
Average SAT score
n/a
1093
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(khakis and polos)
(khakis and polos)
Casual
(Khaki or blue pants with Logo GA polo shirts)
(Khaki or blue pants with Logo GA polo shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,200
$9,309
Tuition Notes
K4 - 2500.00
Tuition varies for PreSchool, Elementary, and Secondary grade levels.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
8%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Admissions Director
Greg Stegall
n/a
Admissions Associate
Marci Muller
Joann Buwalda
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Creative Writing, Dance, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Golf, Knights of the Round Table (SGA), MS and HS Choir, NASP Archery