Health Sciences Collegiate Academy

The Health Sciences Collegiate Academy, located at 9501 U.S. 441 in Leesburg, Florida, is a secondary school offering a fast-track program to a college degree. The Early College Academy at HSCA is a dual enrollment program that allows students to earn their associate’s degree or college credit certificate through a cohort class model. Students participate in a predetermined sequence of courses with a group of peers, leading to a degree or certificate. HSCA has partnered with Lake-Sumter State College, Lake County Schools, Pinecrest Academy, South Lake Hospital, the University of Central Florida, UF Health, and Advent Health to provide this unique opportunity. The institution accepts students entering 9th and 11th grades. For the 2023/2024 academic year, the Early College Deadlines are in place. The leadership team at HSCA includes Hugh Hermann as Director, Jessica Serrano as Assistant Director, Chris McGuire as Assistant Director of Early College Academies, and Casey Nicole as Experiential Coordinator.