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Hernando Christian Academy

7200 Emerson Rd, Brooksville, FL, 34601-0346 -

School Notes Overview:

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....

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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
County	Hernando County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	351 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	28%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 28 students
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 24 students
	Grade 2 - 24 students
	Grade 3 - 32 students
	Grade 4 - 24 students
	Grade 5 - 24 students
	Grade 6 - 24 students
	Grade 7 - 24 students
	Grade 8 - 20 students
	Grade 9 - 32 students
	Grade 10 - 21 students
	Grade 11 - 24 students
	Grade 12 - 30 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	41 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	25%
Average Class Size	20
Number of AP Courses	3
Average SAT score	1100
Classroom dress code	Casual (Polo shirt with regular pants or shorts)
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:17	* 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	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Tuition runs from $3939-7001 depending on grade level. We do offer financial aid scholarships.
% on Financial Aid	25%
Head of School	Ken Alvarez
Admissions Director	Cathy McAllister
Admissions Associate	Pam Varvel
Sport
Total Sports Offered	9
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Football	Golf
	Soccer	Softball
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	10
	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: 07/10/2009

In the News:

Hernando High's legendary coach Ernie Chatman recalls every detail (St. Petersburg Times)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 03:00:53 pm
Sixteen years later, Ernie Chatman still remembers the count: 1-1.
Emerging from the shadows (Hernando Today)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 04:04:11 am
After lots of hard work, ex-HCA standout, Corey Drummond, begins to shine at Southwest Baptist
Foundation Academy out to ruin HCA's Homecoming Game (Hernando Today)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 02:10:27 am
Winter Garden team out to avenge 2008's 60-20 setback
Football schedule: Week 8 (The Tampa Tribune)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 09:40:05 pm
The schedule for Week 8 of the high school football season.
Between the Lines (Hernando Today)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 04:30:06 pm
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (34601)	School Zip (34601)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	20,832 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	21%	27%
Population Average Age	43 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$29,668	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	29 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	76% / 24%	66% / 34%