Heritage Academy (Mississippi)

Heritage Academy

"High Moral Standards and Academic Excellence"
Address
625 Magnolia Lane
Columbus, Mississippi 39705
United States
Information
Type Private
Religious affiliation(s) Non-Sectarian
Established 1964
Principal Sean Harrison
Headmaster Dr. Gregory A. Carlyle
Staff 72
Faculty 48
Grades K4-12
Enrollment 515
Color(s) Red and Blue
         
Mascot Patriots
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Mississippi Association of Independent Schools
Southern Association of Independent Schools
Tuition $5,275 - $6,675
Website http://www.heritagepatriots.com/

Heritage Academy is a private college preparatory school in Columbus, Mississippi. It was founded in 1964 as a segregation academy.[1]

Campus

The school is located in north Columbus. The campus comprises 25 acres (100,000 m2), with two major classroom buildings serving students the elementary and high school areas. In addition to the gymnasium, athletic facilities include a lighted football field, soccer field, baseball field, softball field, practice field, and two elementary playgrounds. Also included are an indoor baseball/softball practice facility and a sports complex.

Accreditation

Heritage Academy is a fully accredited member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS), and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).

Athletics

Dr. Sean Harrison serves as the executive director of the school's highly competitive athletic program. In 2012 and 2016, the Heritage Academy football team won the MAIS Division 3 State Championship. Heritage also offers basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, powerlifting, tennis, golf, swim, fencing, track and field, cross country, lacrosse, rugby, cheer, and competitive dance.

References

  1. ↑ Steve Rogers (May 16, 2004). "Landmark court ruling changed America forever". The Commercial Dispatch.

Coordinates: 33°31′19″N 88°25′28″W / 33.52194°N 88.42444°W / 33.52194; -88.42444

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