The First United Methodist School Center vs. Hernando Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
The First United Methodist School CenterElementary school
Hernando Christian AcademyCombined school
Top Rankings
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Hernando Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Student Body
Overview
The First United Methodist School Center serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher of The First United Methodist School Center is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Methodist.
Hernando Christian Academy (HCA) is the only accredited ACSI school in Hernando County.
The school is also accredited by Cognia, formally known as AdvancED, which allows graduates to enter U.S. colleges and universities.
Situated on 30 acres in Brooksville Florida, HCA has been providing quality Christian education for the families of Hernando County since 1981.
We enroll students beginning at K4 - 12 grade.
All of our teaching staff are college degreed and certified, so you will have the assurance that your student will learn in an enviroment where the instructional staff are credentialed teachers working in their field of expertise.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
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1981
Students Body
Total Students
153 students
456 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
12
Kindergarten Students
14
36
Grade 1 Students
16
33
Grade 2 Students
17
53
Grade 3 Students
18
38
Grade 4 Students
16
35
Grade 5 Students
16
36
Grade 6 Students
11
40
Grade 7 Students
11
40
Grade 8 Students
-
40
Grade 9 Students
-
24
Grade 10 Students
-
22
Grade 11 Students
-
24
Grade 12 Students
-
23
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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10%
Average Class Size
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:13
Average SAT score
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1120
Average ACT score
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24
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$8,000
Tuition Notes
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Tuition runs from $7,000 - $8,000 depending on grade level. We do offer discounted tuition.
% on Financial Aid
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65%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$5,000
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
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Suzie Meyers
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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10
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Bible Study Groups, Fishing Club, Game Club, National Elementary Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Puppetry Club, Stem Club, Student Government, Worship Team