Fast Facts About HCS
Location & Community
- Location: Indianapolis, IN (42 acre campus)
- Enrollment: ~1,600 students in preschool - grade 12
- Faculty & Staff: 250+ faculty and staff members (100% bachelor’s, 40–45% master’s)
- Governed by: Board of Christian parents and professionals
- Directed by: Head of School and a 9 member leadership team
Faith & Discipleship
- Biblical Integration: Biblical worldview integrated into every subject
- Bible Curriculum: Taught in all grade levels
- Chapel Services: Weekly for all grade levels
- Spiritual Growth: Discipleship groups, mentoring, and service opportunities
- Community Impact: Thousands of service hours completed each year by students in grades 7–12
- Life Change: Countless students have made personal decisions to follow Christ during their time at Heritage
Fine Arts & Extracurriculars
- Fine Arts: Robust arts curriculum with foundational art and music in early grades, expanding into band, choir, orchestra, theatre, and visual arts in upper grades
- Robotics: Award‑winning teams at local, state & international VEX VRC and VEX IQ competitions
- Mock Trial: Consistent top‑placement team in regional and state contests
School Divisions
- One Campus, One Community: Heritage is organized into Early Childhood, Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School, each with dedicated leadership and age-appropriate programming, all under one mission and campus.
- Early Childhood (Preschool, Prep-K, Kindergarten): A joyful, engaging environment where students explore phonics, reading, music, art, and imaginative play while developing critical thinking skills
- Elementary School (Grades 1-4): Builds a strong, biblically grounded academic foundation during the formative years of a child’s development
- Intermediate School (Grades 5-6): Supports students through key academic, emotional, and spiritual transitions with expanded curriculum and increased opportunities
- Middle School (Grades 7-8): Provides a solid academic foundation in core subjects while offering electives and advanced courses—all taught from a biblical worldview
- High School (Grades 9-12): Offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education with deep spiritual investment, equipping students to lead and serve beyond graduation
Athletics
- Program: 22 sports, 60 teams (middle school and high school)
- Participation: ~75% of students in grades 7-12
- Involvement for Grades 1-6: Competitive youth sports offered for grades 1-6; select 6th graders eligible for middle school teams
- Coaches: ~170 coaches committed to discipling their athletes and building excellence, teamwork, and character
- Conference: Indiana Crossroads Athletics Conference
- Success: 20x state champions
- College Signings: Several student-athletes sign to compete at the collegiate level each year
- Facilities: 1,250‑seat high school gym, stadium (football/soccer/lacrosse), track, diamonds (softball/baseball), tennis courts, elementary gym
Academics
- National Blue Ribbon School
- Advanced Academics: Honors, AP, and Dual Credit courses in high school
- Accreditation: ACSI and Cognia
- Class Size: We maintain a balanced student-to-teacher ratio that supports effective learning and personalized instruction fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment
- Educational Support Services: Comprehensive support for students in kindergarten - grade 12 with learning differences and high ability, serving 20-30% of our student body
- Accommodation Plans: ~18% of students benefit from classroom accommodations managed by the ESS team
Outcomes
- Graduation Rate: 100%
- After Graduation: 98% of graduates attend college, 1% serve in the armed forces, 1% join the workforce
- National Merit: 20+ qualifiers
- Average SAT Score: 1170 (consistently above the national average)
- AP Exam Pass Rate: 91% of exams score 3+
Family Engagement
- Strong Parent Community: Through the Parent Teacher Fellowship, Parents in Prayer, Heritage Dads’ Club, Room Parents, field trip chaperones, and other volunteer opportunities
- Community Events: Concerts, productions, Back-to-School Celebration, Homecoming, Father/Daughter Ball, and more
