Heart Of America Christian Academy
Heart Of America Christian Academy is not for every child, but it is for the student who wants to make Jesus Christ the Savior and Lord of his life.
Regular Church attendance is required for each student and family.
Prospective students who have unsatisfactory behavioral records from their previous school will be thoroughly screened before being admitted to H.O.A.C.A. H.O.A.C.A. attained this highest level of distinction in Christian Education because of academic excellence.
Honors: Heart of America students have taken honors at the Missouri State Convention of Christian Schools and at the International Christian Student Convention in Academics, Music, Athletics, Homemaking and Scriptural Knowledge.
H.O.A.C.A. is co-educational. H.O.A.C.A. participates in the MO-KAN Athletic League. Approximately 20 Christian Schools participate in this League.
Last year our Basketball Team won honors from League Play to Post Tournament State Championships.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 281 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,365
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Heart Of America Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016
Student Body
Total Students
281 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(KHAKI PANTS & POLO PULL OVERS)
(KHAKI PANTS & POLO PULL OVERS)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Registration fee $60.00; Curriculum fee $220.00;
remainder tuition
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dr. Carroll C. McCarroll
Admissions Associate
Pastor Matthew McCarroll
School Notes
- Heart Of America Christian Academy is not for every child, but it is for the student who wants to make Jesus Christ the Savior and Lord of his life. Regular Church attendance is required for each student and family. Prospective students who have unsatisfactory behavioral records from their previous school will be thoroughly screened before being admitted to H.O.A.C.A. H.O.A.C.A. attained this highest level of distinction in Christian Education because of academic excellence. Honors: Heart of America students have taken honors at the Missouri State Convention of Christian Schools and at the International Christian Student Convention in Academics, Music, Athletics, Homemaking and Scriptural Knowledge. H.O.A.C.A. is co-educational. H.O.A.C.A. participates in the MO-KAN Athletic League. Approximately 20 Christian Schools participate in this League. Last year our Basketball Team won honors from League Play to Post Tournament State Championships.
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