La Sierra Academy
- As a Seventh-day Adventist TK-12 college preparatory school, La Sierra Academy serves students from diverse backgrounds by providing the learning opportunities and skills needed to contribute to society, to prepare for life's work, and to flourish spiritually.
- The aim of Seventh-day Adventist education at La Sierra Academy is to provide a safe environment in which Christ-centered instruction results in the experience of redemption and the transformation of character. The program is founded on this spiritual goal which permeates all aspects of the program as it endeavors to meet the mental, physical, and social needs of the student body.
- Our main goal is to provide a rich Christian education to our students and families. Our teachers are among the finest because they care for each child and family in their room.
- The school's curriculum is balanced focusing on the complete child - spiritually, academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 547 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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La Sierra Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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- Student Body Largest student body
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School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1922 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 547 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 55% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Number of AP Courses | 6 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature, AP Government, AP Statistics, AP World History |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: ACTions Drama Team, Green Team, National Honor Society, REVIVE Spiritual Life Team, SALSA - Student Association, STEAM Lab Arts and Music Programs: Delta Mu, Praise Teams, Wind Ensemble |
School Notes
- As a Seventh-day Adventist TK-12 college preparatory school, La Sierra Academy serves students from diverse backgrounds by providing the learning opportunities and skills needed to contribute to society, to prepare for life's work, and to flourish spiritually.
- The aim of Seventh-day Adventist education at La Sierra Academy is to provide a safe environment in which Christ-centered instruction results in the experience of redemption and the transformation of character. The program is founded on this spiritual goal which permeates all aspects of the program as it endeavors to meet the mental, physical, and social needs of the student body.
- Our main goal is to provide a rich Christian education to our students and families. Our teachers are among the finest because they care for each child and family in their room.
- The school's curriculum is balanced focusing on the complete child - spiritually, academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.
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