What Hebron Christian Academy does

Hebron Christian Academy is a private, nonprofit K4 through 12th grade Christian school operating on a consolidated 31-acre campus at 775 Dacula Road in Dacula, Georgia, serving 1,423 students across Lower School (511), Middle School (375), and High School (504) divisions, with an additional 33 students in its newly launched Lions Learning Academy for special needs students. Founded in 1999 when Hebron Baptist Church acquired Northeast Atlanta Christian School, the institution is accredited by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS, since 2004) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and offers a college-preparatory curriculum including 22 AP courses and more than 30 dual enrollment classes, supported by a 16:1 student/teacher ratio and a fully funded 1:1 student device program.

The school's revenue model is tuition-driven, with annual tuition ranging from $12,900 (K4) to $18,800 (Grades 9-12), plus a $22,510 premium for international students, supplemented by application fees ($150), enrollment deposits ($550), tiered enrichment services for learning needs ($500-$3,000), athletic and senior fees, and participation in the Georgia GOAL tax-credit scholarship program. Distribution is handled through a Blackbaud-powered online admissions portal, dedicated admissions counselors for Lower and Upper School, scheduled campus tours and open houses, and a partnership with TBI-New Oasis for international student recruitment. The institution is led by Head of School Dr. James Taylor (since 2020) and governed by a Board of Directors chaired by John Courtney, operating under the 'God Sized Dreams' strategic plan that has driven more than $20 million in capital projects including the 2021 Lower School expansion, 2023 dining hall and theater complex, 2024 Lions Learning Academy launch, and the forthcoming 2026 Athletic Performance Center.

Name

Hebron Christian Academy

Legal name

Hebron Christian Academy

Website

https://hebronlions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hebron Christian Academy is a nonprofit private K4-12 Christian school in Dacula, Georgia, serving 1,423 students across Lower, Middle, and High School divisions, plus Lions Learning Academy for special needs students, with tuition-based revenue and dual SACS/ACSI accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school tuition
• College preparatory academics
• Special needs education
• Interscholastic athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dacula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition payments for K4 through 12th grade enrollment, with tiered pricing by grade level. Payment options include one payment (June), four payments (June/Sept/Dec/March), 10 payments (June-March), and 12 payments (June-May). Tuition includes 1:1 technology and dining hall plan.
2. Fees (Application, Deposit, Athletic, Senior): Non-refundable application fee of $150 per student (K4-12). Annual commitment deposit of $550 per child. Additional fees include athletic fees, senior fees ($375), extended day, field trips, transportation, and uniforms.
3. Enrichment Services: Tiered fee-based academic enrichment and special education support services for students with learning needs. Lower School Tier 1: $500, Tier 2: $1,000; Middle & High School Tier 2: $1,500, Tier 3: $3,000.
4. International Student Tuition: Higher tuition rate for international students ($22,510 annually) reflecting additional administrative and support services provided, including I-20 issuance and international student coordination through TBI-New Oasis.
5. Financial Aid / Georgia GOAL: Need-based financial aid awarded annually through Blackbaud Financial Aid assessment. HCA participates in the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program allowing individuals/corporations to redirect state tax dollars to GOAL on behalf of HCA for additional need-based aid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hebron Christian Academy delivers tuition-based, Christ-centered K-12 private education to 1,423 students across Lower School (K4-5, 511 students), Middle School (6-8, 375 students), and High School (9-12, 504 students), along with Lions Learning Academy for special needs students. The school combines a 16:1 student-teacher ratio, a 1:1 student device program, 22 AP courses, 30+ dual enrollment classes, 77 athletic teams, and a comprehensive Fine Arts program within a single 31-acre Dacula, GA campus.

Product overview

Hebron Christian Academy is a private Christian school offering K4 through 12th grade education. The institution provides academic programs across Lower School (K4-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), along with specialized programs including Lions Learning Academy for special needs students, a STEM Center, Fine Arts program, J-Term intensive courses, and Athletics. The school operates on a unified campus in Dacula, Georgia, and utilizes technology for daily instruction through a 1:1 device program. No formal named product modules or software offerings were identified in the source data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School Program (K4-5) Elementary education program for 511 students in kindergarten through 5th grade, including the K4 Pre-Kindergarten entry point, with 16:1 student-teacher ratio, 1:1 technology, STEM, fine arts introduction, and spiritual life development integrated with biblical worldview instruction. Tuition: K4 $12,900, K $15,300, Grades 1-5 $16,600 annually.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Middle school education for 375 students in Grades 6-8 with academic rigor, J-Term exploratory courses, athletics, fine arts, and spiritual formation, plus access to 77 athletic teams. Tuition: $18,300 annually.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) College preparatory high school program for 504 students in Grades 9-12 with 22 AP courses across six subject areas, 30+ dual enrollment classes (online or HCA faculty-taught), comprehensive college advising, fine arts, and 77 athletic teams. Tuition: $18,800 annually. Class of 2025 achieved 100% college acceptance with $7.3M in scholarships.
• Lions Learning Academy (LLA) - Special Needs School Wholly-owned subsidiary school offering therapy-based special education for students with cognitive and developmental disabilities, initially K-3 with planned K3-12 expansion. Inaugural year welcomed 17 students across three classrooms. The model integrates developmental therapies with faith-based education.
• Academic Enrichment Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Class of 2025 (123 graduates) accepted to college, attending 50 different colleges/universities across 12 states, awarded $7.3 million in scholarships
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sisters of GraceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026HCA has a partnership with Sisters of Grace, a ministry in Northern Thailand that provides a safe haven for girls at risk of human trafficking. HCA's partnership includes supporting the organization to open a Christian school in Thailand. Featured in Joy of Leadership Podcast Episode 59 with Emily Leatherbarrow, President and Founder.
• TBI-New OasiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024HCA partners with TBI-New Oasis, an international education agency, to coordinate international student admissions. TBI-New Oasis receives applications, schedules Zoom interviews, collects required documents (transcripts, TOEFL scores, recommendations, passport copy), forwards materials to HCA admissions, and facilitates the I-20 issuance process for F-1 visa students.
• Georgia GOAL Scholarship ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024HCA participates in the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, which allows individuals and corporations to redirect a portion of their state tax dollars to GOAL on behalf of HCA. The redirected funds are utilized to provide additional need-based financial aid to qualified students. Families apply through the standard financial aid process and are considered automatically.
• Blackbaud (HCA Hub / Financial Aid)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024HCA uses Blackbaud's online platform (HCA Hub) for the application process and Blackbaud Financial Aid (BBFA) for processing need-based financial aid applications. Blackbaud's assessment tools help HCA's Financial Aid Committee determine estimated family contribution amounts for objective financial aid decisions.
• SAGE Dining ServicescoreOthers · 1 January 2022SAGE Dining Services provides full-service hot lunch program for all students and staff, included in tuition. Introduced in the 2022-23 school year as part of the new dining hall opening. HCA transitioned from a previously self-operated or different food service model to SAGE's catered lunch experience.
• GHSA (Georgia High School Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCA is a member of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), the governing body for interscholastic sports and activities in Georgia. GHSA membership enables HCA students to compete in official state championships across 77 athletic teams. The partnership includes compliance with GHSA academic and eligibility standards.
• ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCA holds accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), in addition to SACS accreditation. ACSI provides educational resources, professional development, and a network of Christian schools that HCA participates in.
• SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCA is fully accredited from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. SACS accreditation was first received in 2004 and reaffirmed in 2006.
• World VisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCA partners with World Vision through a sponsored region in Honduras. The school community participates in child sponsorship and missions initiatives coordinated through this partnership, connecting HCA students to global humanitarian service opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fellowship Christian School: Private Christian K-12 school in Roswell (Atlanta Metro) with comparable college-prep program and faith-based identity. Competes for the same tuition-paying Christian family demographic.
• Mount Paran Christian School: Private Christian PreK-12 school in Kennesaw (Atlanta Metro) with comparable college-prep academics, athletics, and fine arts. Directly competes for evangelical families in the Atlanta Metro private school market.
• Wesleyan School: Large private Christian K-12 school in Peachtree Corners (Atlanta Metro) serving a similar faith-based college-prep audience with athletics and fine arts. Directly competes with HCA for tuition-paying Christian families in the same geographic region.
• King's Ridge Christian School: Private Christian PreK-12 school in Alpharetta (Atlanta Metro) with comparable AP/college-prep academics. Directly competes for tuition-paying families in the north Atlanta suburbs.
• Marist School: Catholic college-prep school in Atlanta with rigorous AP/dual-enrollment curriculum and 100%+ college placement. Comparable scale, outcome profile, and tuition band to HCA.
• Greater Atlanta Christian School: Large private Christian K-12 school in Norcross (Atlanta Metro) offering similar AP/dual-enrollment, athletics, and fine arts. Closest scale and curricular peer to HCA in the region.
• Pinecrest Academy: Catholic PreK-12 school in Cumming (Atlanta Metro) with strong college placement and athletic programs. Comparable size and curricular breadth; competes for faith-oriented families willing to pay premium tuition.
• Branched Oak Christian Academy: Smaller private Christian K-12 school in the region; comparable faith-based college-prep model and serves as a competitive alternative for cost-sensitive families.

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta International School: IB-curriculum PreK-12 private school in Atlanta with a strong international student program. Compares to HCA's international student vertical ($22,510 tuition, F-1 visa pathway via TBI-New Oasis), though its IB focus is a different curricular model.
• The Westminster Schools: Premier independent (non-religious) PreK-12 school in Atlanta. Comparable in scale, college placement, and tuition band to HCA; serves as the aspirational benchmark for Atlanta private-school families, including those who might otherwise consider HCA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HebronLions
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/hebronchristianacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/HebronChristianAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/hebron-christian-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/hcalions/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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