Established 1964 Headmaster Dr. Gregory A. Carlyle Phone +1 662-327-5272 Number of students 515 | Religious affiliation(s) Non-Sectarian Principal Sean Harrison Staff 72 Mascot Patriots | |
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Heritage Academy is a private college preparatory school in Columbus, Mississippi. It was founded in 1964 as a segregation academy.
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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 1986, the Heritage Academy Football team won the MPSA AAA State Championship; and finished as North State Champions in 1994 (3A), 1999 (2A), and 2003 (2A).
In 2012 and 2016, the Heritage Academy Football team won the MAIS Division 3 State Championship.
In 1992, the Heritage Academy Basketball team won the MPSA AA State Championship; and finished as North State Champions in 1995 (3A), 2002 (2A), and 2005 (3A).
Heritage also offers baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, powerlifting, tennis, golf, swim, fencing, track and field, cross country, lacrosse, rugby, cheer, and competitive dance.