Hillsdale Academy
One Academy Lane, Hillsdale, MI, 49242-0492 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (517)439-8644
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Hillsdale Academy
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1990
County Hillsdale County, MI
Student Body
Total Students 178 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MI ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 3% 15%
Students by Grade
Kind - 12 students
Grade 1 - 11 students
Grade 2 - 11 students
Grade 3 - 10 students
Grade 4 - 10 students
Grade 5 - 10 students
Grade 6 - 9 students
Grade 7 - 15 students
Grade 8 - 18 students
Grade 9 - 19 students
Grade 10 - 14 students
Grade 11 - 19 students
Grade 12 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Average Class Size 12
Average SAT score 1732
This School ( MI ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 1:10
*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 Jan. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,980
% on Financial Aid 47%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,500
Headmaster Dr. Kenneth Calvert
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 6

Sports
BasketballCross Country
GolfSoccer
Track and FieldVolley Ball
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 9

Extracurriculars
YearbookTri-M Music Honor Society
Student CouncilQuiz Bowl
NHS/NJHSNewspaper
Guitar ClubChess Club
Bicycle Club 
 
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: 03/06/2008

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 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 35.5 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $38,207 $46,161
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.5 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 50 years old 46 years old
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Zipcode (49242)



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% Owning / % Renting 71% / 29% 71% / 29%
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1. The Manor - 120 students - view location
2. Bird Lake Bible School - 14 students - view location
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