Heritage Academy
School Notes Overview:
At Heritage Academy, our mission is to provide high moral standards and academic excellence. The board, administration, and faculty of Heritage Academy believe that every child should be provided with a good atmosphere for learning and with opportunities for developing sound moral and social values, physical fitness, and an aesthetic appreciation. We believe that it is the responsibility of the administration and staff to provide the school experience that will teach each student personal responsibility and obligations as a contributing member of society. Heritage Academy seeks a well-rounded education that will prepare students to have a superior foundation for higher education and provide them with opportunities for developing individual abilities....
School Overview:
| School Membership(s) | Other school association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Lowndes County, MS | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 571 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 2% | 12% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 28 students | ||
| Kind - 38 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 42 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 52 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 42 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- At Heritage Academy, our mission is to provide high moral standards and academic excellence. The board, administration, and faculty of Heritage Academy believe that every child should be provided with a good atmosphere for learning and with opportunities for developing sound moral and social values, physical fitness, and an aesthetic appreciation. We believe that it is the responsibility of the administration and staff to provide the school experience that will teach each student personal responsibility and obligations as a contributing member of society. Heritage Academy seeks a well-rounded education that will prepare students to have a superior foundation for higher education and provide them with opportunities for developing individual abilities.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
In the News:
- Dizzy Dean World Series has fewer teams than in past (The Commercial Dispatch)
posted on June 26, 2009 at 02:57:32 pm
Richard Ellis is optimistic about the future of the Dizzy Dean High School Baseball World Series. But for now, the national director of Dizzy Dean Baseball is dealing with a decline in numbers at the World Series. - Dizzy Dean teams will compete for crown (The Commercial Dispatch)
posted on June 25, 2009 at 02:57:34 pm
Baseball fans will have their share of entertainment this weekend. The Dizzy Dean High School World Series will hold its annual pre-tournament banquet at 6 p.m. today at the Trotter Convention Center. - Military Honors for June 25 (Island Packet)
posted on June 25, 2009 at 04:01:58 am
• Army National Guard Pvt. Trenton Benn has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill - Heritage Academy gets face-lift (The Commercial Dispatch)
posted on June 11, 2009 at 04:12:52 pm
Heritage Academy has a new face that lights up the night. The private, independent school in Columbus is putting the finishing touches on a $250,000 construction project that has added more than 3,000 square feet to the school’s gymnasium. - Rye promoted to director of Starkville Parks and Recreation (The Commercial Dispatch)
posted on June 8, 2009 at 01:57:31 pm
STARKVILLE — The love of Starkville led Matthew Rye through an open door at the Starkville Parks and Recreation department in 2005. After four years with the department, Rye gets the opportunity to lead.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (39705) | ||
| Population (Approximate) | 15,033 people | 2,834,131 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 38% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 32 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $40,943 | $32,672 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 31 years old | 34 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Immanuel Center For Christian Education - 263 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Victory Christian Academy - 297 students - 8.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Columbus, Lowndes County, Zip 39705
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