University Heights Academy

University Heights Academy (UHA) is an independent, college preparatory school for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The school was founded in 1973 and continues to provide a quality education for its students. Currently there is an enrollment of over 300 in grades K-12. The school also includes a Day Care Center, and an all-weather track, a softball field, a baseball field, a soccer field, walking trails, a pond and stream, an astronomy pad, and an activity building/gymnasium are located on its campus. The school's mascot is the Blazer.

History

For a number of years, concerned residents of Western Kentucky had recognized an urgent need for an independent school to offer an added dimension in education to the youth of the Pennyrile. Parents, corporate heads, and civic leaders interested in the independent school spent countless hours discussing and planning the proposed facility. By early 1973, the idea became a reality when the Hopkinsville Independent School, Inc. was formed.

Shortly thereafter, the Board of Trustees was selected to refine the plans and oversee the construction of the caliber of school needed to fill an educational void that had existed in the community. Initially, the Board was able to lease space at the Convention Center at the local fairgrounds. And on September 6, 1973 the school opened with 67 students and 11 instructors. In the meantime, work was progressing on a permanent facility situated on 57 acres northwest of Hopkinsville on North Drive near Hopkinsville Community College.

By November of 1973, the building was ready for occupancy, and the school opened with grades 1 through 8. The decision to finalize plans for the total K - 12 program was made in April of 1976. UHA graduated its first class in May of 1978.

Goals and Mission

Mission Statement

The school seeks to provide educational opportunities that will allow every student to achieve to the best of his/her ability and to develop as a “whole person.”

School Philosophy

University Heights Academy strives to enable each student to: (1) learn to read, write, listen, and speak effectively; (2) attain competence in fundamental algebraic and geometric concepts and techniques; (3) develop physical coordination and balance, learn to follow directions, and develop an awareness of order and fair play; and (4) have varied experiences in the areas of music, art, foreign language, the social sciences, and literature.

Goals

These are University Heights Academy’s Primary Goals:

1) To provide the proper academic base for the student who wishes to pursue higher learning; and 2) To ensure physical and social growth and development for the student through its programs and activities.

The small student-teacher ratio, supports the following:

• Encouragement of initiative and curiosity
• Emphasis on the individual
• Promotion close student-teacher interaction
• Fostering intelligent citizenship
• Realization of the academic standard of excellence

Accreditation

University Heights Academy is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States.

Tuition and Fees

2008-2009 Tuition Rates

	Pre-K3	Pre-K4	Kindergarten	1st-5th Grade	6th-12th Grade
Enrollment Fee	$100	$200	$200	$200	$200
Tuition	$1,980	$3,300	$3,300	$4,075-$4,400	$4,295-$4,620
School Fee	none	$300	$500	$500
Textbook Fee	none	none	$250	$250	$275
Yearbook	$55	$55	$55	$55	$55
Aftercare	$875	$875	n/a	n/a	n/a
Trip	n/a	n/a	n/a	$450	$475

Curriculum

UHA offers AP courses for high school students in Calculus, English, Government, US History, Chemistry, and Biology.

Extracurricular Activities

UHA offers the following sports: Baseball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Cheerleading, Golf, Softball, Tennis, and Wrestling. The Boys Basketball team would the KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 State Championship in 1992.

Points of Interest

• UHA has produced twelve (12) National Merit Scholarship Finalists.
• UHA has a 99% college attendance rate amongst its graduated students.
• UHA students consistently score higher on the ACT than the national and state average.
• UHA has over 50% of its juniors and seniors participating in Advanced Placement courses.
• UHA Athletic Booster Club funds all sports costs except coaches’ salaries.
• UHA participates in seventeen (17) KHSAA varsity or junior varsity sports.
• UHA offers over 20 extracurricular clubs or activities in which our students can choose.
• UHA students enjoy a safe and secure family environment.

External Links

• University Heights Academy