Hernando Christian Academy

7200 Emerson Rd, Brooksville, FL, 34601-0346 - View a map of this schoolMap

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
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FootballGolf
SoccerSoftball
Volley Ball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 10
 
Extracurriculars
BandChorus
Fellowship of Christian AthletesHomework Club
National Honor SocietyPiano Lessons
Student AmbassadorsStudent Government
TutoringVoice 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

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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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Zipcode (34601)


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% Owning / % Renting 76% / 24% 66% / 34%

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