San Diego Academy is a private coeducational K-12 school in the Seventh-day Adventist school system.
As a Seventh-day Adventist Christian K-12 college preparatory school, we provide a balanced program that prepares our diverse student population to become individuals who are spiritually whole, academically adept, socially skilled, and physically fit.
As Seventh-day Adventist Christians, we at San Diego Academy recognize God as the creator, the sustainer of life, and the source of knowledge and wisdom.
We believe that man's capacity for thought, decision-making, and action are attributes which God bestowed when He made man in His own image.
As a school, we consider the education of our students to be our primary function and accept the challenge of developing the minds of our students so that they may respond to the highest human calling, living a life with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,800
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
San Diego Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1899
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, AP Physics
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
K-8 Uniform with polo shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Starts at $7,800 per year, scholarships available to qualifying families
% on Financial Aid
70%
Admissions Director
Shawn Thomas
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavaliers
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Monica - Attended the academy for 13 growing and amazing years. - 2013 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does San Diego Academy cost?
San Diego Academy's tuition is approximately $7,800 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from San Diego Academy?
San Diego Academy famous alumni include: Monica - Attended the academy for 13 growing and amazing years. - 2013.
What sports does San Diego Academy offer?
San Diego Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is San Diego Academy's ranking?
San Diego Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for San Diego Academy?
The application deadline for San Diego Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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