Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy (formerly Iowa Mennonite School) is an independent, Christian high school near Iowa City, Iowa in Kalona, Iowa, established in 1945.
| Hillcrest Academy | |
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1421 540th St. SW Kalona , Iowa 52247 | |
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| School type | Independent |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1945 |
| Principal | Dwight Gingerich |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Enrollment | 64 |
| Website | www |
Theology
At Hillcrest Academy we believe Jesus is the center of our faith. Community is the center of our lives, and reconciliation is the center of our work. The values of understanding God's unconditional love, respect for others, and a humble attitude of service are an integral part of the Hillcrest Academy educational experience.
Academics
High school students at Hillcrest Academy benefit from rigorous academic courses that include opportunities for 11 advanced placement classes and a wide array of electives in visual and performing arts, business, culinary arts, agriculture, and more.
At Hillcrest Academy our philosophy is to nurture the whole person. We believe that by providing a quality, Christ-centered education in the setting of an amazingly supportive community is the way to produce informed citizens who will be kind, do good work and bring more peace to this world. Hillcrest students consistently surpass state and national ACT averages. Students also take the Iowa Assessments, and Hillcrest classes rank in the 98th percentile nationally.
Athletics
Hillcrest Academy's mascot is the Ravens. Hillcrest is a member of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU), and the Southeast Iowa Superconference (SEISC). Hillcrest wins. The Ravens have 42 State appearances including 16 State Championships. And our emphasis on positive sportsmanship has been noticed, seen by the 6 trophies we’ve earned in that category.