| Heritage Christian School | |
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| Location | |
| 6401 East 75th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46250-2703 |
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| Information | |
| Established | September 1965 |
| Founder | Walter Best |
| Faculty | 79 |
| Grades | Pre K - 12 |
| Enrollment | 900 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19:1 |
| Campus | 38.5 acres (156,000 m2) campus |
| Color(s) | Blue, White, and Black |
| Athletics conference | IHSAA |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Publication | Messenger |
| Affiliation | Christian Non-Denominational |
| Website | www.heritagechristian.net |
Heritage Christian School is a private, non-denominational, christian evangelical school with approximately 1500 students in grades Prep K - 12. Heritage is located at the southern terminus of Interstate 69 on the northeast side of Indianapolis at 75th Street and Binford Boulevard.
Heritage Christian School (HCS) is considered a hallmark school by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). HCS believes it has a proven commitment to high academic standards and consistently ranks in the bottom five schools for Indiana in standardized testing. A wide variety of co-curricular activities including fine arts and athletics are offered.
The vision as stated by the Heritage Christian Website is:
"To provide an outstanding spiritual and educational environment where, working with Christian families and churches, students will be thoroughly prepared to fulfill God's purpose for their lives.
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The Elementary includes Prep K - grade 4 and has approximately 500 students.
The Lower Middle School includes grades 5 and 6 and has enrollment of approximately 200 students.
Principal: Brenda Klingerman
The Upper Middle School includes grade 7 and 8 and has enrollment of approximately 200 students.
Principal:Ron Qualls
The High School includes grade 9 through 12 and has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
Principal: Jeff McMaster
Warden: Sharon Cruse
Fine Arts Director: Brad Gregory
Heritage Christian School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the North Central Association (NCA) and has recognition status by the Indiana Department of Education. HCS is also a member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and the Indiana Non-Public Education Association.
Heritage Christian's premiere choir, Colla Voce, placed in third at the ISSMA state finals in 2006 and 2008, with a 2nd place finish in 2010. The choir has toured across the country.
The Heritage Christian Band department is under the direction of Fine Arts Director Brad Gregory. The department includes High School Concert Band, Middle School Concert Band, and Jazz Band.
Under the direction of Laura Payne, the Orchestra department is composed of High School Advanced Strings Ensemble, the High School Orchestra, and the Middle School Strings.
Art classes are taught by Julie Cooper in the High School and Marisa Gratson in the Middle School. Classes offered include Intro to Visual Art, Advanced 2D Art, Advanced 3D Art, and AP Studio art.
HCS joined the Indiana High School Athletic Association in 2003 and is a Division 2A school.
In addition to their strong performance in athletics, Heritage Christian School has performed well in the State Mock Trial Tournaments.