High Point Academy

• High Point`s mission is to awaken the joy of learning by inspiring students to achieve academic excellence within a caring and supportive school community.
• Dedicated, talented faculty facilitate a comprehensive and engaging K-8 curriculum, which includes Spanish, music, art, library, technology, and daily physical education. High Point`s graduates gain entrance into acclaimed independent high schools, often earning merit scholarships for their academic achievement. Discover how High Point instills self-confidence, strong character, and an exceptional foundation for success. For more information please visit our website: www.HighPointAcademy.org.

Welcome to High Point Academy, an independent, coeducational kindergarten through 8th grade school, nestled in the beautiful foothills of Pasadena!

Mission Statement
High Point Academy awakens the joy of learning in each child. The school provides a nurturing environment that enables each student to flourish academically, emotionally, morally, physically, and socially. The challenging curriculum provides a traditional and balanced approach to ensure that students acquire tools for analytical thinking. With faculty and family support, students develop the ability to pursue and organize knowledge throughout a lifetime.

Eagle PRIDE
Personal Best
Respect
Integrity
Determination
Empathy

Core Values

• At High Point, it is and always will be about the students.
• We develop and nurture the Whole Child.
• Academic and enrichment programs are designed to foster critical thinking and creative problem solving.
• Students strengthen their bodies through daily physical education.
• In their safe and supportive physical and emotional environment, students have the freedom to explore, take risks, and soar to new heights academically and athletically.
• Students` school experiences are enriched through creative exploration of technology, art, music, and the performing arts.
• Talented and dedicated faculty continually develop and employ the most effective practices and innovative strategies to inspire students and make learning accessible and stimulating.
• A robust Community Engagement program in each grade facilitates students` development of a profound sense of care and compassion and a desire to serve their communities, both on and off campus.
• Our caring and supportive school community builds strong partnerships with parents to enhance students` positive experiences.
• We instill self-confidence, develop strong character, emphasize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provide an academic foundation paramount to successful transitions into high school and beyond.

• Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
  • Krystal Irwin '14 - https://wordpress.com/post/highpointacademy.wordpress.com/4825
  • Greg Dohlen '79 - https://highpointacademy.wordpress.com/2022/06/01/alumni-spotlight-greg-dohlen-class-of-79/
  • Conrad Ukropina '08 - https://highpointacademy.wordpress.com/2021/05/03/alumni-spotlight-conrad-ukropina-08/
  • Annie Diehl '11 - https://highpointacademy.wordpress.com/2021/01/15/alumni-spotlight-annie-diehl-11/
  • Lauren Vernon '01 - https://highpointacademy.wordpress.com/2021/02/10/alumni-spotlight-lauren-vernon-01/