A tried-and-true education

Knowledge Is Just The Beginning

At Hillsdale Academy, a K-12 school located on the campus of Hillsdale College, we believe that education is about more than just preparing for college or getting a good job. The mission of Hillsdale Academy is to train the minds and develop the hearts of young men and women through a content-rich, Christian classical education in the liberal arts and sciences with instruction in intellectual, moral, and civic virtue.

The Classical Education Difference

Hillsdale Academy’s classical curriculum is based on traditions of the tried and true, offering a strong educational foundation that makes all the difference. We discuss big ideas and ask big questions as we study history, literature, math, science, languages, and fine arts. Through these classroom conversations, students learn how ideas from all disciplines build upon each other to provide a coherent and interconnected understanding of the world and how we ought to live. They learn how to embody what is good, pursue what is true, and cultivate what is beautiful. This approach to education equips students to continue learning well beyond their school years.

Faith Flourishes Here

At Hillsdale Academy, we offer a classical education that helps students grow not only in mind and body, but also in spirit. Through daily prayer, weekly chapel services, and studying the Bible and great figures in the Judeo-Christian tradition, students find a supportive environment that nurtures their faith life.

Strong Bonds Of Community

We intentionally cultivate meaningful relationships and connect the Lower School (grades K-6) and Upper School (grades 7-12) in ways that are transformative for all students. You can see the strength of Hillsdale Academy’s community everywhere: in our hallways between classes, at our lunch tables, by our turnout for school plays and athletic events, and in the friendships among students and families.

Creating Beauty Through The Fine Arts

At Hillsdale Academy, the fine arts are thriving! All students take a variety of fine arts courses because we believe that artistic expression brings our community together in a powerful way. Through the fine arts, our students learn to recognize beauty, order, and harmony in the world around them and express it themselves through music, drama, or visual art.

Athletic Excellence

The Hillsdale Academy Colts have a long record of athletic achievement, boasting more than 100 conference championships and dozens of district, regional, and state championships across sports. But athletics is about much more than winning; we focus on self-discipline, perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and integrity. We offer boys’ cross country, basketball, golf, track and field, and soccer, and girls’ cross country, basketball, track and field, and volleyball, as well as a co-ed clay target shooting club team. More than 90 percent of students in grades 6-12 participate in a sport at Hillsdale Academy.

A Shared Mission

We share more than a campus with Hillsdale College. We share a belief in what is noblest and best: helping our students to grow in virtue and wisdom through a classical education that fosters a strong work ethic and leads to self-government.

Because of our affiliation with Hillsdale College, Hillsdale Academy students have access to the facilities and programs offered by the College. Juniors and seniors in good standing have the opportunity for dual enrollment, where they can earn college credit. Visiting speakers and College faculty occasionally present lectures or performances for Academy students, enriching their academic experience.

A Priceless Education Within Reach

Hillsdale Academy’s tuition is significantly less than the national average for private schools. We are committed to making this extraordinary education affordable by offering need-based tuition scholarships, all made possible by the generous gifts of donors. More than 50 percent of students received financial aid last year.

LEARN MORE!

The best way to learn about Hillsdale Academy is to schedule a visit. Come tour our new expansion, meet our teachers and students, and discover how a classical education can develop a love of learning in your child that prepares them for success. CALL US TODAY! (517) 439-8644 | academy@hillsdale.edu Scan QR code or visit hillsdale.edu/discover