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#117 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 13% of private schools

Heritage Christian Academy

School · Mechanicsburg, PA

A private school in Mechanicsburg, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

4681 E TRINDLE RD, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

  • 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Enrollment97
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Heritage Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mechanicsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,834

Median home value

$350,800

Median rent

$1,452/mo

College educated

52.3%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.5%
Asian8.2%
Hispanic5.2%
Black3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
River Rock Academy-shiremanstownPrivate · tuition7.0K–120.7 mi40Compare →
Al-hudaPrivate · tuition8.1PK–121.2 mi100Compare →
Harrisburg AcademyPrivate · tuition8.6PK–122.9 mi291Compare →
New StoryPrivate · tuition7.01–124.0 mi54Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Heritage Christian Academy is listed in Mechanicsburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Heritage Christian Academy

Heritage Christian Academy is a private school in Mechanicsburg, PA, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heritage Christian Academy

What grades does Heritage Christian Academy serve?

Heritage Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Heritage Christian Academy?

Heritage Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian Academy is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Heritage Christian Academy rank in PA?

Heritage Christian Academy ranks #117 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Heritage Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Heritage Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Heritage Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Heritage Christian Academy a religious school?

Heritage Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
97
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cumberland County
Area population (ZIP 17050)
42,547
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
41.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17050; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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