Heritage Christian Academy
School Notes Overview:
Heritage Christian Academy, formerly Baptist Temple Christian School, was founded in 1977. Our goal of a well-balanced effort of spiritual and moral emphasis, academic excellence, fine arts and athletic competitions, as well as social activities provides for a well-rounded person. Heritage Christian Academy uses the A Beka curriculum published by Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, Florida. HCA offers the traditional classroom (one teacher, one classroom) environment for the K3-6th grades. 7th grade-12th grade have a traditional classroom setting, but the students change classes as in any other major school. HCA provides your child with the training that they need to excel academically and spiritually by means of daily Biblical teaching, smaller classroom sizes, athletics and music. HCA strives to develop your child's natural ability so they can be the best they could be. ...
School Overview:
Heritage Christian Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Wake County, NC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 156 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 9% | 18% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 26 students | ||
| Kind - 11 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 5 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers | |
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 190 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Heritage Christian Academy, formerly Baptist Temple Christian School, was founded in 1977. Our goal of a well-balanced effort of spiritual and moral emphasis, academic excellence, fine arts and athletic competitions, as well as social activities provides for a well-rounded person. Heritage Christian Academy uses the A Beka curriculum published by Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, Florida. HCA offers the traditional classroom (one teacher, one classroom) environment for the K3-6th grades. 7th grade-12th grade have a traditional classroom setting, but the students change classes as in any other major school. HCA provides your child with the training that they need to excel academically and spiritually by means of daily Biblical teaching, smaller classroom sizes, athletics and music. HCA strives to develop your child's natural ability so they can be the best they could be.
- Profile last updated: 02/15/2007
In the News:
- This little Shining Light shines in basketball nationals (Greensboro News & Record)
posted on March 23, 2009 at 07:08:45 am
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (27597) | School Zip (27597) |
(NC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 17,178 people | 8,047,333 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 22% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $41,646 | $43,285 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 27 years old | 31 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (27597) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 65% / 35% |
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