About
Heritage Christian Academy is a private, faith-based PreK–12 school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its mission is to prepare students for a life of service by teaching, modeling, and encouraging Biblical principles while pursuing academic excellence and God-given potential. Serving 200+ students, the academy offers small class sizes and personalized learning. HCA reports a 100% graduation rate, and graduates have received $500,000 in scholarship awards. Its community is ecumenical, with students representing more than 50 local churches.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through the Education in Action (EiA) program and hands-on experiences, including an on-site greenhouse and other developing student-run business initiatives. The 42-acre campus includes a main building with 14 classrooms for grades 4–12 and a modular building for early elementary.
Programs span preschool through high school. Preschool follows the Abeka curriculum with beginning phonics, mathematics, Bible time, and directed play; pre-kindergarten students also take Spanish, physical education, and music. Arts offerings include music, band, theater with a Spring Musical, and visual art. Athletics run year-round with cross-country, volleyball, soccer, basketball, and baseball. Student life emphasizes leadership and community service with partnerships across Kalamazoo, including The Gospel Mission, Alternatives, and local nursing homes.