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Heritage Academy

625 Magnolia Lane, Columbus, MS, 39705-0397 -

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....

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School Overview:

	Heritage Academy
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
	This School	(MS) School Avg.
% 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
	This School	(MS) School Avg.
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:

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: May leads Sumter County past TCHS (The Tuscaloosa News)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 07:45:59 pm
From staff reports YORK | KaTia May scored 18 points and dished out seven assists Wednesday as the Sumter County girls basketball team defeated Tuscaloosa County, 55-42. Jamesha Watkins had 12 points for Sumter County. Juanice Newton, who scored six points, led Sumter County with 12 rebounds.
Determination key to win for West Lowndes (The Commercial Dispatch)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 03:17:54 pm
West Lowndes High School boys basketball coach Herman Peters saw a determined look in the eyes of his players on Tuesday.
Plant delivers for Lamar County (The Commercial Dispatch)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 06:02:53 pm
VERNON, Ala. — The playoffs are a chance to shine. Lamar County’s Marcquis Plant was the latest Bulldog to have his night in the spotlight, and it came at the right time.
Lady Pirates lose first game (The Tuscaloosa News)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 09:31:10 am
COLUMBUS, Miss. | The Pickens Academy Lady Pirates dropped their first game of the year in a tournament at Heritage Academy after losing to the host team 58-45 Monday night. Callie Minor led Pickens Academy with a double-double, 15 points and 11 rebounds. Cathryn Johnson and Lincoln Pearson scored 12 and 10 points, respectively.
Generals win second AAA title in a row (Delta Democrat Times)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 01:46:55 am
COLUMBUS — The Washington School Generals topped the Heritage Academy Patriots Friday night 26-7 and with the win became the North AAA champions for the second year in a row.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (39705)	School Zip (39705)	(MS) State Average
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%