School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation
B-
Academics
A+
Extracurriculars
B-
Geo & Community
A
Reviews
B+
For over 68 years, South Hills Academy has maintained a reputation for high academic achievement. Though each of our four schools features its own personality and cognitive-level program, we continue to operate as one cohesive family – showcased throughout the school year by several whole-academy activities that bring together students, family members, and staff from all our programs. At SHA, students are able to develop from age 2 to college-ready young adults. We strive to provide a Christ-Centered atmosphere that enables students to become socially engaged, effective communicators, and critical thinkers in a global setting.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$53,600
Enrollment
300
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
26
Average SAT Score
1310
Class Size
8
Academics
AP Courses
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French Language and Culture
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German Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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French Language and Culture
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German Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Physics 2
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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Comparative Government and Politics
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Art History
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Music Theory
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Sports
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Basketball
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Flag Football
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Soccer
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Dance
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Dance
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Art Club
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Chess Club
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Chinese Club
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Coding Club
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Cooking Club
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ESL
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Math Club
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SAT Prep
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Science Club
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Spanish Club
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Basketball
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Band
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E-Sports Club
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Arts
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Band
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Music
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Music Technology
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Music Theory
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Performing
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Art History
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Band
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Music
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Music Technology
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Music Theory
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Performing
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Art History
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Studio Art
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Basic Info
Application Info
Review(s)
5.0
Overall Rating
Overall Rating
Anonymous User
03/27/2026
5 / 5
The teachers and the staff are all friendly. There has a lot of students from different country. The school is really care about our safety. We can get into the school phenomenon quickly
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Frequently Ask Questions about South Hills Academy
Tell me a bit about South Hills Academy.
South Hills Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1957 , and currently has about 300 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.shacademy.org/.
For more official information, please visit https://www.shacademy.org/.
Does South Hills Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
South Hills Academy is offering 26 AP courses.
South Hills Academy also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
South Hills Academy also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do South Hills Academy students typically go for their colleges?
We don't have matriculation data of South Hills Academy yet, please check back later.
What is the application requirement for South Hills Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, South Hills Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for South Hills Academy?
The total fee for South Hills Academy in 2024 is
$53,600 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@shacademy.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@shacademy.org .
Where is South Hills Academy located?
South Hills Academy is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 19 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is South Hills Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, South Hills Academy is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also South Hills Academy has been favorited by 13 users.
Also South Hills Academy has been favorited by 13 users.
How do I complete an application for South Hills Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about South Hills Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit South Hills Academy’s official site: https://www.shacademy.org/ or call them at 626-919-2000.
Also it is highly recommended to visit South Hills Academy’s official site: https://www.shacademy.org/ or call them at 626-919-2000.
Are there additional schools that are located close to South Hills Academy?
Yes, here are few:
Southwestern Academy (CA), The Webb Schools and EF Academy Pasadena.
The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for South Hills Academy?
The overall rating for South Hills Academy is B.
The section ratings of South Hills Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of South Hills Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Los Angeles, commonly known as L.A., is the largest city in California and the second most populous in the U.S. It serves as the commercial, financial, and cultural hub of Southern California. With a population of around 3.9 million as of 2020, L.A. is famous for its Mediterranean climate, diverse population, and as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood. The city also offers a rich mix of cultural landmarks, including world-class museums, beaches, and a dynamic food scene, making it a global metropolis.
Population (2022)
3,833,995
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
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