Hernando Christian Academy
Tel:
(352) 796-0616
Hernando Christian Academy (HCA) is the only accredited ACSI school in Hernando County.
The school is also accredited by AdvancED/SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), which allows graduates to enter U.S. colleges and universities.
Situated on 30 acres in Brooksville Florida, HCA has been providing quality Christian education for the families of Hernando County since 1981.
We enroll students beginning at K4 - 12 grade.
All of our teaching staff are college degreed and certified, so you will have the assurance that your student will learn in an enviroment where the instructional staff are credentialed teachers working in their field of expertise.
We offer Honors and AP courses to our students.
Our school prepares your student for taking their SAT's by offering SAT prep courses.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 353 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Hernando Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Cognia |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 353 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 3% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 2 courses |
| Advanced Courses | Calculus AB, English Language and Composition |
| Average SAT score | 1100 |
| Average ACT score | 22 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition runs from $6500-$7500 depending on grade level. We do offer discounted tuition. |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Suzie Meyers |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: ACSI Speech, ACSI Spelling Bee, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Elementary Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Reading Counts, Student Government Arts and Music Programs: Worship Team |
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), as well as AdvancED/SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, which allows graduates to enter U.S. colleges and universities.
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