La Sierra Academy

La Sierra Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
4900 Golden Ave,  Riverside, CA
3.7
3.6
550 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Walter Lancaster
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.55
Annual Tuition
$8,930
Religious Affiliation
Adventist

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
45
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
29
Math
30
English
27
Reading
29
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
6
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
92%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
61.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.5%
Two or more races
13.2%
Black
6.1%
Hispanic
2.4%
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School Rankings

#86 Best Christian Schools in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
La Sierra University 60 Students
University of California - Irvine 39 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 36 Students
University of California - San Diego 25 Students
Pacific Union College 24 Students
Loma Linda University 23 Students
University of Southern California 21 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 20 Students
University of California - Riverside 20 Students
Walla Walla University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 26 Students
Biology 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Business 14 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Pre-Law Studies 5 Students
Accounting 5 Students
Graphic Design 5 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 5 Students
Communications 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 95 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/31/2023
I enjoyed my time at La Sierra Academy. It is a very small school with few students. I only had 28 other students in my class. The teaching is very hands on because of the small size. I felt like I got a very good education at this school. I didn't feel afraid to ask questions or stay after class to get more help. The community is very nice and welcoming and is a community that will always be there for you to help and support in any way.
4.0 Senior
10/7/2019
La Sierra Academy, while pretty good, has a lot of areas that are needing improvement. More resources are needed for students that may need a little more help academically. Kids that may have a harder time learning do not have the help they need to learn effectively
5.0 Alum
7/10/2018
La Sierra Academy is a SDA, faith based, academy that is focused on teaching children fundamental values and beliefs to bring up students to be respectable and contributing members of society.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/23/2024
Prior to the current school administration LSA in my opinion has done right by my child. Her teachers K-4th grade loved upon her the way Christians should. My daughter is neurodivergent but doesn’t have a learning disability but uses a disability aid and has a service dog. Her K-4 teachers understoo...
2.0 student
5/12/2023
This school kind of sucks not going to lie. I don't feel safe at this school though. A couple weeks back there was a guy who hopped the fence at lunch and I guess someone made him leave. They didn't call the police or anything. All of the teachers were in the Ministry Center eating lunch. The only r...
3.0 student
3/12/2016
I am not the only student at this school has gotten there things stolen, honestly it doesn't matter what kind of school you go to there will be people that will steal your things. A friend and I almost a month ago got are money taken out of are backpacks. my friend and i were really sad about it and...
3.0 other
7/15/2015
No comment.. It is kind of pricey but over all it's ok. We will it out for one more year

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La Sierra Academy is a private Adventist school for students in grades K-12 located at 4900 Golden Ave in Riverside, CA. Annual tuition is $8,930. The school has a total enrollment of 550 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. La Sierra Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.55. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $659,209. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summit Secondary, Alvord Continuation High School, La Sierra High School, and more. Learn more about what Riverside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near La Sierra Academy.

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