Hernando Christian Academy

7200 Emerson Rd, Brooksville, FL, 34601-0346
Tel: (352)796-0616
Grades: PK - 12 | 324 students
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Hernando Christian Academy (HCA) is the only accredited ACSI school in Hernando County. The school is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Situated on 30 acres in Brooksville Florida, HCA has been providing quality Christian education for the families of Hernando County since 1981. "Building leaders with Christian character" is the mission of HCA. As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "To train a child in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society." We believe character matters.

School Overview:
Hernando Christian Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1981
Student Body
Total Students 324 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 5% (FL School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 25%
Average Class Size 20 students
Average SAT score 1100
Average ACT score 22
Classroom dress code Casual
(Polo shirt with regular pants or shorts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition runs from $4000-7000 depending on grade level. We do offer financial aid scholarships.
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,000
Acceptance Rate 98%
Admissions Director Cathy McAllister
Admissions Associate Kathey Samson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Football Golf
Soccer Softball
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Band Chorus
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Homework Club
National Honor Society Piano Lessons
Student Ambassadors Student Government
Tutoring Voice Lessons

School Notes:

  • Hernando Christian Academy (HCA) offers a challenging, academically rigorous college preparatory education within the frame of Christian principles and values. A wide variety of learning experiences are available for students through excellent textbooks and materials which are utilized by our outstanding faculty to meet the varied learning styles and academic levels and needs of students. The curriculum highlights a Christian worldview and emphasizes encouraging students to cultivate strong moral principles and personal ethical standards while developing their individual relationships with Christ. Non-discrimination Statement Hernando Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and tuition discount programs, personnel policies or other school-administered programs. Accreditation Hernando Christian Academy is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). For further information on ACSI accreditation, please visit their web-site at www.acsi.org .

    • Profile last updated: 05/16/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Hernando Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Eden Christian School
Gr. PK-Nursery/Preschool | 7.4 mi. away
Golden Branch Academy
Gr. 3-12 | 9.2 mi. away
Wider Horizons School
Gr. PK-12 | 9.6 mi. away
Spring Hill Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 10.8 mi. away

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