Discover Our Difference

We provide students a strong moral focus program and a rigorous college-prep education. Our goal is for students to develop the moral strength, knowledge, and skills they need to succeed in college, work, and life.

NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year

A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.

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We Reach Higher

We focus on every child’s unique needs, abilities and interests, provide meaningful instruction and set high standards to promote academic excellence.

We Build Character

Our Moral Focus curriculum makes virtues like respect, integrity, perseverance and courage part of every school day to build the strong moral character they need to be happy and successful.

We Expect More

We empower students to take personal responsibility for their academic success and character development to help them build the grit and skills they need to tackle any challenge with confidence.

We Work Together

We talk to you about your child’s progress, and offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to build essential parental partnerships.

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One School Changes Everything

Meet Principal Joe Sellenheim and learn more about his vision for Mill Creek Academy. Find out how we personalize teaching and measure success. Hear from parents and students and tour a school.

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We Will Focus on Safety

Students require a safe and orderly place to learn and do their best. At Mill Creek Academy, safety practices will be put in place which include:

Keeping our doors locked - all visitors will be required to check in at the office before going into the school.
We will provide safety training to all staff and students.
Bullying will not be tolerated and students are expected to be kind to others and demonstrate respect and courtesy at all times.

What NHA Parents Are Saying

"We are impressed by the rigor of the academics, the prompt, thorough communication from the teachers, and the number of community building opportunities provided by Mill Creek."
- Mill Creek Academy Parent

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