Heritage Christian Academy

What Heritage Christian Academy does

Heritage Christian Academy (HCA) is a private, nonprofit (501(c)(3)) Christian school serving Preschool through 12th grade in Johnson County, Kansas, operating as a ministry of Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA). The school was formed in 2010 via the merger of Westminster Christian Academy and Berean Christian School (founded 1974), and serves 670-720 students across two campuses: an Elementary campus (Preschool-5th grade) in Overland Park housed within Redeemer Presbyterian Church, and an Upper School campus (6th-12th grade) in Olathe housed within Legacy Christian Church, with administrative offices adjacent. The school's core technology stack consists of Google educational platforms for middle school, school-issued iPads for high school students, the Project Lead The Way STEM curriculum for grades 3-12, and the MySchoolApp parent/student portal; there are no proprietary technology platforms or AI-driven products.

HCA's product surface is organized into three core academic tiers (Preschool, Elementary, Upper School) supplemented by enrichment modules (STEM with PLTW and robotics leagues, Fine Arts, Athletics with 12 varsity teams, Student Trips & Travel) and support services (College Guidance, Academic Success Support, the Spirit Pass program). The covenant-model educational framework requires at least one parent to affirm the Statement of Faith and maintain active church involvement, differentiating HCA from secular and non-covenant Christian schools. Faculty credentials are a stated strength, with 63% holding advanced degrees; dual-credit partnerships with Dordt University, Mid-America Nazarene University, and Spurgeon College extend academic offerings. The school is dually accredited by ACSI and Cognia.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (subscription/recurring across Preschool at $2,139-$7,279/year, Elementary K-5 at ~$10,274-$10,844/year, Middle School at $11,954/year, and High School at $13,404/year) with multi-child and pastoral discounts and needs-based financial aid covering up to 50% of tuition. Over 50% of families receive some form of discount or aid. Secondary revenue streams include the Annual Fund (unrestricted donations), the Be Bold Capital Campaign ($2.6M raised toward a $4M goal), corporate partner sponsorships (Title/Elite/Premier tiers), Spirit Passes, and application fees. The go-to-market motion is community-led: church ministry partnerships, parent referrals, open houses, campus tours, organic social (Facebook, Instagram), and a weekly email newsletter drive admissions; no paid acquisition channel is disclosed.

Name

Heritage Christian Academy

Legal name

Heritage Christian Academy

Website

https://hcakc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Heritage Christian Academy is a private, nonprofit K-12 Christian school in Johnson County, Kansas, serving 670-720 students across Preschool through 12th grade at two campuses, operating as a ministry of Redeemer Presbyterian Church with covenant-model enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Christian K-12 education
• Private school education
• Preschool education
• College preparatory programs
• STEM curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue source from tuition payments across three programs: Preschool (ages 3-5), Elementary (K-5th), and Upper School (6th-12th). Tuition varies by grade level and program with annual and monthly payment options available.
2. Annual Fund Donations: Unrestricted fund supporting needs-based tuition assistance, professional development, educational programs, transportation, and facility maintenance. Tax ID: 27-1967892.
3. Be Bold Capital Campaign: Capital campaign for campus expansion including new preschool wing and elementary capacity increase. Reached $2.6 million milestone with $4 million goal for breaking ground.
4. Community Partners / Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partner program providing promotional visibility within school community in exchange for financial support. Tiers include Title Partners, Elite Partners, and Premier Partners.
5. Spirit Passes: Game Pass and Theater Pass providing free admission to home athletic events and fine arts productions. Proceeds directly support Athletics and Fine Arts programs respectively.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Heritage Christian Academy provides Christ-centered education from Preschool through 12th grade across two campuses in Johnson County, Kansas (Overland Park and Olathe). The core offering includes tiered academic programs (Preschool, Elementary K-5th, Upper School 6th-12th) with integrated biblical worldview, supported by STEM, Fine Arts, Athletics, and College Guidance services. The school operates as a ministry of Redeemer Presbyterian Church under a covenant model requiring active church membership and Statement of Faith affirmation from at least one parent.

Product overview

Heritage Christian Academy operates as a unified educational platform offering Christ-centered education across three academic tiers: Preschool (Ages 3-5), Elementary (K-5th), and Upper School (6th-12th). The core academic programs are supplemented by enrichment modules including STEM (with Project Lead the Way curriculum, robotics leagues, and Maker Space), Fine Arts (musicals, theater, vocal/instrumental arts, visual arts), and Athletics (12 varsity teams across three seasons). Support services include College Guidance, Academic Success Support with intervention tools and accommodations, and the Spirit Pass program for event access. The institution runs giving programs (Annual Fund, Be Bold Capital Campaign) and community engagement through The CHARGE volunteer network and Booster Clubs for Athletics, Fine Arts, and STEM. The school operates two campuses in Olathe and Overland Park, Kansas, serving approximately 670-720 students with accreditation through ACSI and Cognia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (Ages 3-5) Christ-centered preschool education for children ages 3-5, offering K3 and Junior Kindergarten programs with optional extended day options focused on spiritual foundation, academic readiness, and social-emotional development through play-based learning.
• Elementary School Program (K-5th) Elementary education for grades K-5th focusing on academic excellence, spiritual growth, and character development through a biblical worldview integrated across all subjects including Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Upper School Program (6th-12th) Middle and high school education for grades 6-12 emphasizing academic rigor, leadership development, spiritual formation, and college preparation through Christ-centered teaching and dual-credit college options.
• STEM Program Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program for grades 3-12 featuring Project Lead the Way curriculum, robotics leagues (FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge), STEM Diploma track, and a Maker Space with 3D printers, laser cutter, and robotics competition fields.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including Musicals (A Journey Thru Broadway, Fall HS Musical, MS/HS Repertory Theater), Theatre Classes, Vocal Arts (Worship Ministry, Choir), Instrumental Arts (Band, Jazz Band), and Visual Arts (Yearbook, Painting, Drawing).
• Athletics Program Athletic competition program for grades 6-12 with membership in KSHSAA and Kaw Valley Conference. Sports include Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheer, Baseball, Golf, and Track across fall, winter, and spring seasons.
• College Guidance Office College counseling service providing college exploration, application guidance, financial aid resources, test preparation, and transition support. Class of 2025 achieved 97% attending 4-year colleges with $1.9 million in scholarships.
• Academic Success Support Multi-tiered academic support including early intervention tools, reading specialists, speech therapy partnerships, Student Support Plans for diagnosed needs, Academic Support Center, and social-emotional support programs across all grade levels.
• Spirit Pass Program Optional admission passes providing year-round access to home athletic events (Game Pass) and fine arts productions (Theater Pass), available in individual or family versions with discounts for purchasing both.
• Student Trips & Travel Educational travel program including Elementary Field Trips, 8th Grade Biblical Foundations Trip (ARK Encounter, Creation Museum), 10th Grade History & Heritage Trip to Washington D.C., 12th Grade Senior Capstone Trip, and optional enrichment trips (Broadway NYC, YAF Reagan Ranch).

Quantifiable outcome

• 26 average ACT score for Class of 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeritage Christian Academy operates as a ministry of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. The church provides spiritual oversight through its session (elder board) which oversees the HCA Board of Directors. This partnership grounds the school in theological truth and missional clarity, providing pastoral care, doctrinal accountability, and spiritual support.
• Legacy Christian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides facility easement for Upper School campus (grades 6-12) at 16000 S Black Bob Road, Olathe. HCA maintains this partnership while Redeemer Presbyterian provides spiritual oversight.
• Titan SecuritycoreOthersProvides armed security officers on each campus during school hours as part of comprehensive school security program.
• Drake DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting Be Bold Capital Campaign and general school mission.
• Titan BuiltcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting Be Bold Capital Campaign and general school mission.
• LeadercastcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting Be Bold Capital Campaign and general school mission.
• Trove HomescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting Be Bold Capital Campaign and general school mission.
• RPS Benefits By DesigncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting Be Bold Capital Campaign and general school mission.
• Waterfront AdvisorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting Be Bold Capital Campaign and general school mission.
• Safety Made SimpleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting school mission.
• Sporting KCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting school mission.
• Buhrle PlumbingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting school mission.
• Gardner DentistsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting school mission.
• Integrity Inspired SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting school mission.
• Mdivani Corporate Immigration LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting school mission.
• Prevail Innovative Wealth StrategiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting school mission.
• Rooted LandscapeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting school mission.
• Sonic (Briley Sonic)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner for 2025-26 school year supporting school mission.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Project Lead The Way (PLTW): National STEM curriculum provider adopted by HCA for grades 3-12. Comparable peer reflects shared curriculum, robotics league structure (FIRST LEGO/Tech), and STEM Diploma framework.
• ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International): Umbrella accreditation body for HCA and ~25,000 member Christian schools globally. Provides the standards, peer network, and curriculum resources that shape HCA's operational model and benchmark.

Direct peers

• Trinity Christian Academy: PCA-affiliated K-12 school in Montgomery County, MD with comparable covenant-model enrollment, biblical worldview integration, and college-prep outcomes. Direct operational analog.
• Westminster Academy: PCA-affiliated Christ-centered K-12 school in Fort Lauderdale, FL with similar Reformed theological grounding, covenant-model philosophy, and college-prep curriculum. Strong operational and ideological analog to HCA.
• Providence Christian Academy: ACSI-accredited Christ-centered K-12 school in the Kansas City metro with similar size, mission, and target demographic. Strong direct comparability on faith-based positioning and curriculum structure.

Regional players

• St. James Academy: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Lenexa, KS (Johnson County) with comparable academic rigor, athletics, and ACT/college outcomes. Comparable regional faith-based private school competitor.
• Grace Christian Academy: K-12 Christian school in the Kansas City area offering biblical integration and college-prep academics. Directly comparable on faith-based positioning, tuition model, and target family demographic.
• Maranatha Christian Academy: Faith-based K-12 Christian school serving the Kansas City metro with comparable Christ-centered curriculum and a similar tuition model. Closest geographic direct competitor to HCA in Johnson County.

Broad incumbents

• Pembroke Hill School: Premier secular K-12 private school in Kansas City with comparable academic outcomes (high ACT scores, college matriculation) and tuition range. Top-tier Johnson County private school competitor.
• Rockhurst High School: Larger established Jesuit Catholic boys' high school in Kansas City with strong college-prep outcomes and athletics. Competes for the same Johnson County college-prep families seeking faith-based education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hcakansas
• Instagraminstagram.com/hcakansas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/hcakansas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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