Horizon Christian School vs. Heritage Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Horizon Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Heritage Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Overview
Horizon Christian School (HCS) serves students from pre-k through 12th grade, and is a non-denominational ministry of Horizon Christian Fellowship.
Our student body of nearly 300 is comprised of students from many local churches.
HCS teaches from a Biblical worldview, and is fully accredited through the Indiana Department of Education.
Horizon provides small class sizes with more personal attention.
Students enjoy our beautiful 99 acre campus in the Geist/Lawrence area.
Horizon is a non-denominational, Biblically based Christian school striving for academic excellence while developing in students a Christian perspective of the world by encouraging a lifetime of service to Jesus Christ.
We partner with Christian families to provide a Christ-centered education with strong college-prep academics and intentional discipleship of students.
We invite you to discover why Heritage Christian School has been a cornerstone of academic excellence for over 50 years.
Come and spend some time on our vibrant and active campus to see what sets us apart in a community that is rich with academic options.
Experience what it means to combine big school opportunities with sensible class sizes, a strong curriculum that is aligned across grade levels, and teachers who are intentional about seeing students succeed both in and outside of the classroom.
Learn about our excellent test scores, the accomplishments of our students, the impact of our alumni, and the dedication of our employees.
Discover what it could mean for your family to become a member of the Heritage community, and see how a Heritage education can make all the difference in the world.
Grades Offered
K-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1998
1965
Students Body
Total Students
369 students
1611 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
43
Pre-K Students
-
57
Kindergarten Students
19
93
Grade 1 Students
32
113
Grade 2 Students
19
100
Grade 3 Students
26
104
Grade 4 Students
29
103
Grade 5 Students
24
118
Grade 6 Students
33
119
Grade 7 Students
25
122
Grade 8 Students
29
126
Grade 9 Students
33
139
Grade 10 Students
28
131
Grade 11 Students
41
118
Grade 12 Students
31
125
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
131 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
45%
Average Class Size
18
n/a
Number of AP Classes
n/a
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:12
Average SAT score
n/a
1190
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Modesty)
(Modesty)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Nov. 15 / Mar. 15
Tuition Cost
$10,590
n/a
Tuition Notes
K-6th: $9365
7th-8th: $9,900
9th-12th: $10590
discounts for families with multiple students
Tuition varies by grade level.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,400
Admissions Director
Jennifer Kimble
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
14