Hillsdale Academy
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1990, the Academy serves as a model kindergarten-through-twelfth grade school. Under the auspices of Hillsdale College, the Academy bases its curriculum on a solid grounding in fundamental academic skills, an exploration of the arts and sciences, and an understanding of the foundational tenets of our Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman heritage. Originally K-8, the Upper School was incorporated in 1998, and the first graduation occurred in June 2001. Hillsdale Academy offers an academically enriched alternative to students in Hillsdale County and the surrounding area. Students are admitted to the Academy based on the combined strengths of their application and interview, inasmuch as these show evidence of personal motivation....
School Overview:
Hillsdale Academy |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1990 | ||
| County | Hillsdale County, MI | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 188 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 3% | 15% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 12 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 12 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 19 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 17 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 30% | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1789 | ||
| Average ACT score | 26 | ||
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,980 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 47% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Kenneth Calvert | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Bicycle Club | Chess Club | ||
| Guitar Club | NHS/NJHS | ||
| Newspaper | Quiz Bowl | ||
| Student Council | Tri-M Music Honor Society | ||
| Yearbook | |||
School Notes:
- Founded in 1990, the Academy serves as a model kindergarten-through-twelfth grade school. Under the auspices of Hillsdale College, the Academy bases its curriculum on a solid grounding in fundamental academic skills, an exploration of the arts and sciences, and an understanding of the foundational tenets of our Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman heritage. Originally K-8, the Upper School was incorporated in 1998, and the first graduation occurred in June 2001. Hillsdale Academy offers an academically enriched alternative to students in Hillsdale County and the surrounding area. Students are admitted to the Academy based on the combined strengths of their application and interview, inasmuch as these show evidence of personal motivation.
- Profile last updated: 07/31/2009
In the News:
- Nov. 17 prep results (Detroit Free Press)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:33:31 pm
Tuesday's volleyball quarterfinal results - MHSAA Volleyball Playoffs (Sanilac County News)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 03:19:07 pm
State pairings read more - Headin' to Battle Creek: St. Philip wins in quarters (Battle Creek Enquirer)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:57:48 am
Year-in and year-out, the St. Philip volleyball program measures itself by only one thing — state championships. - End of the road: Hillsdale Academy volleyball bows out of state tournament with four-set loss to No. 1 St. Phil (The Hillsdale Daily News)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 03:59:23 am
Kalamazoo, Mich. — David threw a sharp, heavy stone at Goliath in the Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School gym Tuesday, but Goliath found his wits and used his matchless power to ultimately overcome the underdog. - Three area volleyball teams advance to state (Battle Creek Enquirer)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 03:24:17 am
Delton Kellogg (58-6-2) — The Panthers, ranked No. 2 in Class B, defeated Holland Christian 25-14, 25-13, 25-19 on Tuesday night and will face Livonia Ladywood (40-22) in the semifinals.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (49242) | School Zip (49242) |
(MI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 15,245 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 21% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $38,207 | $46,742 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 51 years old | 46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 71% / 29% |
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Nearby Schools:
- The Manor - 120 students - 5.4 mi. away - view location
- Freedom Farm Christian School - 100 students - 8.6 mi. away - view location
- Bird Lake Bible School - 37 students - 8.8 mi. away - view location
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