Heartland Christian Academy has had a long history in the Heartland of Florida.
Beginning as Sebring Christian School in 1979 on the same property, HCA was incorporated in 1990.
Over the years, HCA has been an educational choice for families in Highlands County and the surrounding cities.
Heartland Christian is a faith based private school in Highlands County offering classes on campus for K-12 students.
Heartland Christian is a non-denominational school accepting of students of all religions and denominations.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Heartland Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
315 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Informal uniforms on Mon-Fri
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Scholarships available
% on Financial Aid
50%
Admissions Director
Rebekah Kogelschatz
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
4H ClubInteract Club
Key to Success Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Building Futures, Strengthening Faith, Impacting Eternity
- Mission
- The mission of HCAis to provide a Christian environment as an opportunity for students to reach their full potential spiritually and academically. Our mission in our community is to provide a positive choice for families and to educate students to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
- Core Values
- HCAprovides a positive Christian environment for students to:Engage in thinking critically,Achieve individual success with God given talents and abilities,Acquire skills to work cooperatively,Develop a mission-minded focus to serve others, andLive with integrity and good character.
- Vision
- To invest spiritually and academically in a generation by:Teaching Christian values and Biblical living by incorporating these into daily lessons and through a faculty and staff of Christian role models.Engaging students in active learning and critical thinking with innovative curriculum, current technology, and academic opportunities.Nurturing each individual student in achieving success.Encouraging mission-mindedness to serve others.Developing a family environment to assist in raising each student to reach his or her full potential.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Heartland Christian School often compared to?
Heartland Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Walker Memorial Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Heartland Christian School offer?
Heartland Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Heartland Christian School's ranking?
Heartland Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Heartland Christian School?
The application deadline for Heartland Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 5/20/2021
My child attends this school and I will keep her here as long as I can. The staff is amazing and full of heart!!! My child loves this school the teachers and the students.
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