ABOUT US
FACTS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
La Sierra Academy is a K-12 WASC accredited Seventh-day Adventist Christian School. The school has been a proud member of the Riverside Community since 1922, creating a legacy of excellence and service to the community.
Average K-12 Enrollment each school year is 375 students.
Average class size is 25 students per classroom.
Ethnicity: 32% Hispanic, 16% White, 15% Asian, 9% Black, 25% Mixed, 3% Pacific Islander/Native American
Financial assistance is awarded every school year
Post-graduation follow up:
An average of 90% of our students attend a college/university.
Our graduates have been accepted into the following colleges and universities:
Seventh-day Adventist Institutions:
La Sierra University
Pacific Union College
Oakwood University Adventist Education
Walla Walla University
Southern Adventist University
Andrews University
Other Colleges/Universities:
California Baptist University
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal State Northridge
Pepperdine University
San Francisco State University
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara
University of La Verne
University of Santa Cruz
Our Mission
As an Adventist Christian K-12 College-Preparatory school, we serve 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.
Academics
High School
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY PROGAM
High School classes that meet the University of California A-G
requirements
AP WORLD HISTORY CLASS
DIPLOMA TRACKS
Standard, College Preparatory, and Honors Diploma
GROWING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Television Broadcasting, Audio/Visual Training, Computer Apps
DUAL CREDIT
Approved juniors and seniors are eligible to enroll in any 100- or
200-level university course that fits within their high school
schedule and meets any applicable prerequisites. Below is a list of
courses offered through La Sierra University in the following
academic areas:
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- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- English
- Lifetime Fitness
- Math
- Music Education & Technology
- Psychology
- World Languages
AVERAGE SAT SCORES
Students who attended La Sierra Academy 4 or more years:
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- LSA Average: *EWR 566, Math 560
- State Average: EWR 534, Math 531
- National Average: EWR 531, Math 528
*Evidence-Based Reading and Math
Junior High
HONORS MATH
Available for 7th and 8th grade, including High School Algebra
ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Band, Choir, Physical Education, STEAM
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS
History Trip – Sacramento
Science Trip – Catalina
Elementary
ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Class rotations in addition to the core program of study:
- Band
- Choir
- Physical Education
- STEAM class rotations in addition
to the core program of study
Our Campus
- Over 18 acres of land with 16 buildings
- 4 Outdoor Fields
- Student Ministry Center
- 1 Computer Lab as well as 1:1 computers in grades 5-12
- Gymnasium
- Auditorium
- STEAM Lab
- TV Studio
- Children’s Center (2 years – 5 years)
- Fitness Room
Our Faculty and Staff
25 Certified teachers and administrators
17 with Master’s Degree or higher
21 Supporting Staff
Our Clubs
High School
- National Honor Society
- Audio/Visual
- Medical Explorers
- Projections (Video)
- Impact (Worship & Prayer)
- BSU (Black Student Union)
- AAPI (Asian American & Pacific Islander)
- ALAS (Association for Latino Arts & Society)
- Women in Literature (Book Club)
- Debate Club
- Open Arms Club
- Revive (Spiritual Leadership)
Junior High
- National Junior Honor Society
- Expressions – Drama Team
- Praise Team
Elementary
- Running Club
- Praise Team
Athletics
High School
- JV & Varsity Boys and Girls Volleyball
- Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country
- JV & Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball
- Varsity Co-Ed Soccer
- Varsity Boys & Girls Track and Field
- Baseball & Softball
- JH & Varsity Co-Ed Flag Football
Junior High
- Boys & Girls Volleyball
- Baseball & Softball
- Boys & Girls Basketball
- Co-Ed Soccer
Spiritual Life
Yearly mission trip opportunity
Thriving and supportive spiritual environmennt
Weekly chapels for CC-12
Friday vespers programs for Grades 7-12
Two weeks of spiritual emphasis each year
A campus chaplain offering mentoring to stude nts
Leadership development through a variety of student-led teams:
- Spiritual Life Planning
- Praise
- Drama
- Many opportunities to serve the local community