South Hills Academy is a Christ-centered private school in West Covina, California, educating students from Preschool through 12th grade since 1957.
Four schools, one family — from a child's first classroom to a college acceptance letter.
UC A–G aligned curriculum, 31 AP courses, and dedicated college counseling — 90% of graduates reach Top-50 U.S. universities.
An 8:1 student–teacher ratio means teachers know every student's strengths — and notice the moment someone needs help.
A Christ-centered community where integrity, service, and kindness are taught as deliberately as math and reading.
Local and international students learn side by side, with free ESL support and boarding options for grades 6–12.
Students grow from age 2 to college-ready young adults without ever changing schools.
Ages 2–4 build confidence through discovery, play-based learning, and early literacy — ready for kindergarten.
Explore PreschoolK–5 students grow curious, capable, and kind — encouraged to explore, question, and think independently.
Explore ElementaryGrades 6–8 develop independence with teachers who listen, challenge, and help students grow with purpose.
Explore Middle SchoolA rigorous UC A–G curriculum and 31 AP courses prepare graduates for top universities — and for life.
Explore High SchoolGoogle Gemini and Claude in everyday learning, LEGO robotics from kindergarten, and five hands-on labs for grades 6–12: autonomous vehicles, drones & AI hardware, Unity game development, embedded systems, and soft robotics.
Our graduates don't just finish high school — they move on to the universities they aim for.
Families from around the world choose SHA for a safe, structured, and personal American education.
Replace with a real parent quote — e.g. how a child grew academically after moving to SHA's small classes.
Replace with a real international alumni quote — where they were admitted to university and how SHA helped.
Replace with a real boarding family quote — safety, communication with parents, and weekend life.
Tour our Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and High School campus, meet our faculty, and watch our classrooms in action. Prospective K–12 students can also join a shadow day and experience a real school day at SHA.
June 22 – July 31: academics and enrichment for Pre-K through 12th grade, with free morning and afternoon care. Spots are filling fast.
Preschool through high school musicians filled the blacktop with performances for families and friends.
Our 3rd–8th grade students stepped into the world of business, pitching and running their own ventures.
We're offering Scholarships for qualifying High School students and Sibling Discounts — ask us how to apply.
We respond within one business day. Prefer to talk? Call +1 (626) 919-2000 or email admissions@shacademy.org.