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Since 1993, Heritage Academy has continued to provide a peronalized educational program in a stimulating, supportive learning enviornment for students pursuing outside professional training in athletics or the arts.
Nestled a short sprint from the Atlantic Ocean on the small, barrier island of Hilton Head off of the coast of South Carolina, Heritage Academy is a school that supports students who enjoy a serious extracurricular passion.
At Heritage Academy, we believe that a small caring community of diverse, highly-trained professionals working with students who seek to develop a passion in life creates the ideal learning environment and can help bring balance to their lives.
Young people have curious minds, tremendous energy, innate talent and incredible spirit all waiting to be awakened and nurtured.
We respect research suggesting that students can reach full potential in analytical thinking, creative expression, and civic responsibility only when the walls of the traditional classroom are extended beyond the school facility.
Whether in the classroom or pursuing extracurricular passions, our students are actively engaged in learning as accomplished scholars, artists and athletes.
AP Advanced Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Micro-Economics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP United States History, Calculus, Honors Anatomy & Physiology, Honors Physics
Community Service Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society
School Notes
Heritage Academy, a private coeducational school for grades
6-12 on Hilton Head Island, SC, is fully accredtied by SCISA and
AdvancedEd/COGNIA. It is the school every student deserves!
Heritage Academy attracts and enrolls students from around the
world, domestic, local students all of whom come to take advantage
of the school's unique academic program and philosophy. A
requirement for admission to Heritage is the demonstrated pursuit
of an extracurricular passion. Students combine the
strong academic curriculum at Heritage with intensive after-school
programs in their area of interest, predominately at one of Hilton
Head's outstanding athletic academies or in the arts.The
opportunity for students to study and engage in broader learning
with a diverse group of motivated peers gives Heritage Academy a
unique culture and environment. Heritage Academy is
also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools
(NAIS) and the European Council of International Schools
(ECIS)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heritage Academy cost?
Heritage Academy's tuition is approximately $14,950 for private students.
What schools are Heritage Academy often compared to?
The acceptance rate of Heritage Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Heritage Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in South Carolina with low acceptance rates.
Students from over 20 countries convene each year as a close knit learning community dedicated to excelling in academics and their athletic passion areas. Each year over 75% of the senior glass, which has a 100% college acceptance rate, a sign to play for a college team. Heritage Academy is THE school for serious scholar-athletes who expect rigor and balance in life.
- Posted by Administrator - Gloria S
58/21/2019
The absolute best school for a serious student-athlete looking for a challenging college-preparatory learning environment with supportive and talented teachers. We could not be happier with the level of adult oversight and action to advance our son's educational opportunities in order to be selected to a top-tier university and collegiate team. His dream came true at Heritage because they believe in their mission and provide excellent results for their students. Top-flight education all around.
- Posted by Parent - An Jing
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