South Hills Academy
Est. 1957 · West Covina
Now Accepting 2026–2027 Applications — Scholarships for qualifying High School students & Sibling Discounts. Apply today
South Hills AcademyPre-K–12 · Est. 1957
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High School

A Competitive Edge for University Admissions

A rigorous UC A–G curriculum, 31 AP courses, and a 1:8 teacher-student ratio — preparing graduates for top universities and real-world challenges.

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UC A–G Aligned Diploma31 AP Courses1:8 Teacher–Student Ratio

Specialized Courses

Entrepreneurship, Kinesiology, Fitness & Nutrition, Coding, and Journalism — real-world skills alongside the core.

Small Class Sizes

A 1:8 teacher-student ratio with active parent partnership — conferences before and after every report card.

AP & Hybrid Courses

31 AP courses in person, hybrid, and online — UC Scout, APEX, and Accelerate Education integrated with teacher-led instruction.

The Diploma Path

A Direct Path to UC A–G Admissions

Complete 24 courses over 3 years to earn an SHA High School Diploma that meets the UC A–G Admissions Requirements — paving the way to top universities.

  • UC A–G aligned graduation requirements
  • College counseling and SAT/AP testing support on campus
  • Honors and AP tracks in every core department
SHA graduates
College Outcomes

Results Families Can Count On

Our graduates don't just finish high school — they move on to the universities they aim for.

90%
Graduates admitted to Top 50 U.S. universities
100%
Graduates admitted to Top 100 U.S. universities
1280+
Average SAT (CA average: 1115)
A+
Niche Rating — Top 2.5% of U.S. private schools
31
AP courses offered
YaleColumbiaCornellUC BerkeleyUCLAUSCCambridgeOxford YaleColumbiaCornellUC BerkeleyUCLAUSCCambridgeOxford
Course Catalog

Explore Our Courses by Department

World History · World History Honors · AP World History: Modern · U.S. History · U.S. History Honors · AP U.S. History · AP European History · U.S. Government & Politics (+ Honors) · AP U.S. Government & Politics · AP Comparative Government & Politics
ESL 1–2 · English 1–4 · English II–IV Honors · Creative Writing · AP English Language & Composition · AP English Literature & Composition
Algebra · Geometry · Statistics · AP Statistics · Precalculus (+ Honors) · AP Calculus AB · AP Calculus BC · AP Computer Science A
Biology (+ Honors) · AP Biology · Chemistry (+ Honors) · AP Chemistry · Physics · AP Physics 1 & 2 · AP Physics C (Mechanics / E&M) · Environmental Science · AP Environmental Science · AP Computer Science Principles
Spanish I–II · AP Spanish Language & Culture · AP Spanish Literature · AP German · AP French
Music Technology · Music Appreciation · Concert Band · Art of Hip Hop · Art Appreciation · AP Music Theory · AP Art History · Studio Art 3-D Design
Journalism/Yearbook · Public Speaking · Economics · Sociology · Psychology · AP Psychology · AP Macro/Microeconomics · PE · Fitness & Nutrition · Exploring Computer Science · Business, Marketing & Finance

Plan Your Path to College

Meet our counselors and map out the four-year journey.

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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.