About Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School (HCS) is one of the finest private schools in the United States. Considered a hallmark school by the Association of Christian Schools International, HCS has a proven commitment to high academic standards and a Christ-centered education. HCS consistently ranks in the top five school’s for Indiana in standardized testing, while offering a variety of co-curricular activities to enhance a student’s discipleship experience.
Mission Statement
The Mission of Heritage Christian School is to glorify God through the discipleship of students and the pursuit of excellence in education with the Bible as the foundation and Jesus Christ as our focus.
Vision Statement
The vision of Heritage Christian School 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.
Charter of Core Values
The purpose of the Charter of Core Values is to specifically define the foundational characteristics that have and will continue to define the purpose and ministry of Heritage Christian Schools, Inc. (HCS). This charter is a defining and enduring document that will serve as a foundation and cornerstone with which the ongoing development of the school will be aligned. Considering the foundational importance of the Charter, it is to be recognized and abided by with respect to all members of the school family including board members, administration, faculty, staff, students, and parents. As such it is to be agreed to before a person is placed on the board, hired as an employee, or the admission of a student is granted. [MORE...]
Characteristics of School System
HCS has approximately 1500 students averaging about 135 students per grade level. Our average teacher to student ratio is 19:1 HCS serves the Indianapolis metropolitan area and surrounding cities.
HCS is the only Prep-K through 12th grade, college preparatory school that is biblically based and Christ-centered, with a full Fine Arts and Athletic program. HCS has one of the most robust Educational Support Services program to serve our English learning, gifted and talented and students who have learning differences.
Accreditation and Memberships
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.
Student Non-Discriminatory Policy
Heritage Christian School admits eligible students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Location
Heritage Christian School has been providing education since 1965. HCS is located on a 38.5 acre tract of land just inside I-465 in the northeast corner of Indianapolis where I-69 ends. Students come from Marion and surrounding counties especially Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Lawrence and as far reaching as Fortville, New Palestine, Avon and Zionsville, Indiana.
Development History
1965 - Heritage Christian School was founded. Frank Best, father of Walter and Don Best, donated the land located at 75th and Binford Boulevard, with the vision of a private non-denominational school where there would be an uncompromised commitment to Jesus Christ and the Word of God in all facets of a student’s education.
1965 – K-12 classes start in church basement with eleven students. Lilly Endowment donated funds for eight buses to bring the bus fleet to twenty-two buses.
1966 – Lilly endowed $100K for matching funds raised to build the first building which opened Christmas of 1966. The building housed 19 classrooms, offices, and a gym/lunch room.
1967 – Enrollment increases and an addition is built of ten more classrooms and portables are purchased for grades 7-12.
1968 – Science labs are added.
1971 – Construction of an Elementary Gym/multi-purpose room.
1972 – Elementary gym becomes an additional space for high school using partitions. This building is currently the high school library and ESS offices.
1973 – Five additional acres are donated by the Best Foundation and a separate high school building is built provided eleven classrooms. Eli Lilly Endowment donated $17k for the project.
1975 – A wing of the elementary building was dedicated to junior high students.
1984 – High School Gymnasium is built.
1988 – Educational Support Services is added to curriculum for exceptional students and learning differences.
1991- High school building is constructed containing fifteen classrooms, three science labs, administrative office space. Former high school becomes junior high.
1994 – Building addition of the junior high.
1996 – Administration building is built.
1998-99 – Building project of library upgrade.
2000 – “Match and Beyond” $3 million dollar building campaign for Fine Arts Building constructed. Two story classroom building with lobby and cafetorium. Upper level contains eight classrooms and science laboratory.
2001 – HCS becomes members of Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA).
2005-06 – “Catch the Vision” $13 million dollar building campaign. Construction included New Elementary classrooms, ESS classrooms, gymnasium and playground renovation. Twelve classrooms for new Intermediate School building (5th & 6th). High school gym renovation and lobby expansion, administrative offices and locker rooms. New Westside entrance and parking area for elementary.
2007 – “Destination Excellence” building campaign. $3.1 million dollar high school addition of a two story building including twelve classrooms, two science labs, Commons, and administrative offices.