About Us

Heritage Christian Academy is a ministry of Second Baptist Church, under the leadership of

Pastor Richard Parsons.  HCA has been used by God to train hundreds of boys and girls in the Jackson County area  since 1975. It began as a burden in the hearts of parents and Pastor Ken Derrington to provide a quality Christian education for children of all ages.  

 

The first student body consisted of 43 kindergarten through  eleventh graders. During the first year, the classes were held in the facilities of the Second Baptist Church. The following year, a new building was built. Other additions have included more classrooms, a lunchroom and a gymnasium. 

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2026 marked the 50th anniversary of HCA!  The first graduating class was the class of 1976.  Throughout the years of the school's existence, HCA graduates have distinguished  themselves in many areas. Because of the school's longevity, HCA graduates are now  sending their children to the school.  

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Heritage Christian Academy is an active member of the West Virginia Association of  Christian Schools and the American Association of Christian Schools. The school is  primarily college preparatory in its emphasis, and its graduates are required to meet all  graduation requirements for the State of West Virginia.