1982, September 21st
Five couples met in Lincolnshire, Illinois, to discuss the possibility of starting a Christian school.
1984, September
Christian Heritage Academy opened its doors with 61 students and 5 faculty members in a rented building in Northbrook, IL.
1992
CHA achieved its first accreditation in 1992 from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
1994
CHA purchased the 15-acre Marillac High School campus in Northfield, IL, which continues to be the current location.
1996
Preschool program was added to the K-8 program.
2009
A four-year college preparatory high school was established.
A Visionary Roadmap:
CHA’s Strategic Plan
In the fall of 2022, the Board of Directors began a comprehensive evaluation of the school’s Mission Statement and Expected Student Outcomes in order to develop both a Vision Statement for the current season in the school’s history and a Strategic Plan for how to execute that vision in the coming years.
Strategic goals
The 2023-27 strategic plan is oriented toward the following four goals:
Lend Your Support
Our Strategic Plan for CHA is not simply about the work of the Board and school Administration. It's about you. It's about current CHA parents, students, grandparents, friends, our community, and beyond. We need you to take steps toward deeper connection, meaningful moments, and shared work—all driven by our collective mission to equip and inspire lifetime followers of Jesus.
Support Us
How will you join us? Choose your next step:
- Engage - Commit to attending one chapel, one prayer meeting AND at least one other event at CHA during the school year. The heartbeat of our school is chapel and prayer. You will be uplifted, help lift others up, and contribute to our call. In addition, CHA’s other events are where we come together as a family. You'll experience community while cheering, celebrating, or praying together. Check out the School Calendar
- Volunteer - Commit to serving at two events or in two programs each year. CHA has a strong history of volunteer involvement, and for food reason: we need all hands on deck to accomplish our goals! Whether selling concessions, helping in the library, reading to students, or sewing costumes, we have abundant opportunities through our Parent Volunteer Organization.
- Give - Our Annual Fund is essential to our mission, playing a vital role in balancing our annual budget each year as a private school. This isn’t just an extra—it’s a necessity for our growth and success! If you have never made a donation to CHA, we invite you to do so now. If you have given previously, please consider increasing your gift this year or setting up a recurring monthly gift. Your support is crucial in helping us reach our ambitious goals. Together, we can turn our vision into reality.
