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: 27% Hispanic, 18% White, 16% Asian, 9% Black, 25% Mixed, 5% Pacific Islander/Native American.
Over $160,000 in scholarships are awarded each school year.
Post-graduation follow up:
- An average of 90% of our students attend a college/university
Here is a list of some colleges and universities our graduates have been accepted to in the last three years:
Seventh-day Adventist Institutions
Andrews University
La Sierra University
Oakwood University
Pacific Union College
Southern Adventist University
Southwestern University
Walla Walla University
Other Colleges/Universities
Arizona State University
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Long Beach
Cal State San Bernardino
Cal State San Marcos
California Baptist University
Iowa State University
Michigan State University
New York University
Ohio State University
Rutgers University
San Diego University
San Francisco State University
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
University of La Verne
University of Oregon
University of Southern California
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 meet the a-g requirements of the University of California
6 AP CLASSES
AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Biology, AP World History, AP US Government, and AP Statistics
DIPLOMA TRACKS
Standard, College-Preparatory, and Honors Diploma
GROWING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Television Broadcasting, Audio/Visual Training
DUAL CREDIT
Available for classes taken at La Sierra University for Juniors and Seniors:
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- English
- Lifetime Fitness
- Math
- Music Education & Technology
- Psychology
- World Language
AVERAGE SAT SCORES
Students who attended La Sierra Academy 4 or more years:
- LSA Average: *EWR 566, Math 560
- State Average: EWR 534, Math 531
- National Average: EWR 531, Math 528
*Evidence-Based Reading and Math
AVID CERTIFIED
(Advancement Via Individual Determination) A program to prepare students for college eligibility and success.
AVERAGE IOWA ASSESSMENT
Grade Equivalent Composite Results
Junior High
HONORS MATH
Available for 7th and 8th grade, including High School Algebra
TUTORING
Math tutoring is available every Friday.
ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Band, Choir, Strings, Physical Education, Art, Spanish, and STEAM classes offered in addition to the core program of study
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS
- Catalina
- History Trip
- Science Trip
Elementary
FINE ART
Class rotations in addition to the core program of study:
- Band
- Choir
- STEAM Lab
- Physical Education
- Technology
- Spanish (offered)
Our Campus
- Over 18 acres of land with 16 buildings
- 4 Outdoor Fields
- Student Ministry Center
- 3 Computer Labs
- 1 Gymnasium
- 1 Auditorium
- 1 Steam Lab / 1 TV Studio
- Children’s Center
- Fitness Room
Our Faculty and Staff
27 Certified teachers and administrators
19 Master’s Degree, 12 Bacherlor’s Degree
10 Supporting Staff
Our Clubs
High School
- Audio Visual
- Actions Drama Team
- Green Team
- National Honor Society
- Impact (Worship & Prayer)
- Manos (Community Service)
- Taboo (Social Justice)
- Revive (Spiritual Leadership)
Junior High
- Audio Visual
- SCARS
- Praise Team
- Expressions Drama Team
Elementary
- Running Club
- Praise Team
Athletics
High School
- JV and Varsity Boys and Girls Volleyball
- Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country
- JV and Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball
- Varsity Co-Ed Soccer
- Varsity Boys and Girls Track and Field
- Varsity Baseball and Varsity Softball
- Flag Football
Junior High
- Boys and Girls Volleyball
- Baseball and Softball
- Boys and Girls Basketball
- Co-Ed Soccer
Elementary
- Intramurals offered to Grades 3-6
- Jr High Varsity offered to Grade 6
Spiritual Life
Thriving and supportive spiritual environmennt
Weekly chapels for Elementary, Junior High and High School
Friday vespers programs for Junior High and High School students
Two weeks of spiritual emphasis on each campus each year
School Chaplain serving K-12 students
Cross campus student mentoring
Leadership development through variety of student led teams: spiritual life planning, praise team, drama team, community service team, media team, A/V team, mental health team. (Junior high and high school)
Spiritual retreats for Junior High and High School
Yearly opportunities to serve the local community