History
The founding families of Heritage Academy gathered in September of 1999 to discuss the need for a Christian school focused on “Parent Based Education”. Heritage Academy began classes in the fall of 2002 serving twelve families and twenty-two students. As a charter member of NAUMS, Heritage Academy received certification in 2005. From its inception, Heritage Academy has focused on offering education which partners with parents and prepares college worthy witnesses for Christ. Heritage earned accreditation status with COGNIA (formerly AdvancED) in June of 2021. Today, Heritage Academy, a non-denominational Christian school, rents space from Higher Ground Church (2900 Barberry Avenue) in Columbia.
Mission Statement
The Mission of Heritage Academy, a University-Model® School, is to partner with Christian parents to prepare college-worthy character witnesses for Jesus Christ.
Our Vision
Heritage Academy and its mission are attractive, accessible, and achievable for every Christian family in greater Columbia, MO who aspires to the values of University-Model® schooling.
Faculty
Our faculty members total roughly thirty each year. Ten faculty teach in the primary and elementary divisions and roughly twenty teach in the secondary division.
The faculty includes two doctoral degrees, 13 master degrees, and a combined total of over 90 years teaching experience at Heritage Academy.
Curriculum
Primary and Elementary curriculum is a mixture of Bob Jones University, A Beka, and the unique contributions of the teacher. Secondary curriculum is guided by the course syllabus, NAUMS standards, and the unique contributions of the teacher.
Accreditation
Heritage Academy is a charter member of the National Association of University-Model® Schools. Heritage received certification in 2005 with the National Association of University-Model® Schools (NAUMS). Heritage Academy received accreditation status with Cognia as a certified member of NAUMS in June 2021.
ACT Testing
Heritage Academy students taking the ACT test have scored higher than the state and national averages for the past 5 years. The average scores of Heritage Academy students have ranged from 23.3 to 27.9 while the state average range was 20.2 to 21.7 and the national range was 20.8 to 21.0.
A+ Scholarship Program
The A+ Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools. On June 14, 2018, The Missouri State Board of Education approved Heritage Academy as an A+ designated high school.
Activities/ Community Life
Heritage values community life and character development. As a result, student life includes community life opportunities (MWF) such as clubs, yearbook staff, choir and drama teams, and athletic sport teams including Fall sports (boys soccer, girls volleyball), Winter sports (boys basketball, girls basketball), and Spring sports (girls soccer).
Grading System
| Grade | Percent |
|---|---|
|
A |
100 – 95 |
|
A- |
94 – 90 |
|
B+ |
89 – 87 |
|
B |
86 – 83 |
|
B- |
82 – 80 |
|
C+ |
79 – 77 |
|
C |
76 – 73 |
|
C- |
72 – 70 |
|
D |
69 – 60 |
|
F |
< 60 |
Iowa Achievement Testing
Iowa Achievement Testing is utilized to evaluate a student’s knowledge and skill-set competencies each year. Heritage students are required to participate in 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th grades. Students may participate every year as desired. Testing is available in April for 2nd-10th grade for Heritage students and home school students. A registration form can be printed on the web page.
2022-2023 Enrollment
| Total | 122 |
|---|---|
|
Athlete Only |
33 |
|
Enrichment Only |
– |
|
Secondary (7-12) |
42 |
|
Elementary (4-6) |
28 |
|
Primary (K-3) |
19 |
2021-2022 Enrollment
| Total | 120 |
|---|---|
|
Athlete Only |
30 |
|
Enrichment Only |
4 |
|
Secondary (7-12) |
46 |
|
Elementary (4-6) |
17 |
|
Primary (K-3) |
23 |
2020-2021 Enrollment
| Total | 108 |
|---|---|
|
Athlete Only |
32 |
|
Enrichment Only |
5 |
|
Secondary (7-12) |
43 |
|
Elementary (3-6) |
15 |
|
Primary (K-2) |
13 |
2019-2020 Enrollment
| Total | 83 |
|---|---|
|
Athlete Only |
13 |
|
Secondary (7-12) |
48 |
|
Elementary (3-6) |
12 |
|
Primary (K-2) |
10 |
2018-2019 Enrollment
| Total | 81 |
|---|---|
|
Athlete Only |
2 |
|
Secondary (7-12) |
62 |
|
Elementary (3-6) |
13 |
|
Primary (K-2) |
4 |
