Heritage Academy vs. Columbus Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
At Heritage Academy, our mission is to provide high moral standards and academic excellence.
The board, administration, and faculty of Heritage Academy believe that every child should be provided with a good atmosphere for learning and with opportunities for developing sound moral and social values, physical fitness, and an aesthetic appreciation.
We believe that it is the responsibility of the administration and staff to provide the school experience that will teach each student personal responsibility and obligations as a contributing member of society.
Heritage Academy seeks a well-rounded education that will prepare students to have a superior foundation for higher education and provide them with opportunities for developing individual abilities.
Columbus Christian Academy has triple accreditations from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Columbus Christian Academy exists to provide a Christ-centered, Bible-based educational program aimed at spiritual growth and academic excellence.
We will provide an environment in which every student is cared for spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.Columbus Christian Academy students, by God`s grace, will be servant-leaders who effectively live out and communicate a Biblical world-view, strive to realize their academic potential, and seek to know and fulfill the unique purpose that God has planned for each of their lives.
At CCA our goal is to educate the mind and nourish the soul.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
n/a
1975
Students Body
Total Students
501 students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
60
Kindergarten Students
36
23
Grade 1 Students
28
17
Grade 2 Students
27
21
Grade 3 Students
30
19
Grade 4 Students
25
23
Grade 5 Students
42
10
Grade 6 Students
41
18
Grade 7 Students
45
21
Grade 8 Students
40
17
Grade 9 Students
45
22
Grade 10 Students
54
20
Grade 11 Students
28
14
Grade 12 Students
37
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
22 teachers
Average Class Size
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:14
Average ACT score
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24
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(School Uniforms)
(School Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$4,800
Tuition Notes
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Pre K = $2,500 (including aftercare)
Kindergarten - $3,500 (including aftercare)
Admissions Associate
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Caron Byrd
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Drama, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Praise Band, Student Council, Student Journalism (Ram Page & Yearbook), Theatre