South Hills Academy
West Covina · Est. 1957
Now Accepting 2026–2027 Applications — Scholarships for qualifying High School students & Sibling Discounts. Apply today
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Join the SHA Family

A diverse Pre-K–12 community where every child is challenged to question, create, and contribute — in a distinctively warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

WASC AccreditedScholarships AvailableSibling Discounts
Find Your Fit

Which Program Fits Your Child?

Pick your child’s age group — hours, tuition, and what makes each program special.

Preschool
Preschool · Ages 2–4

Confident, curious, kindergarten-ready.

Our youngest Eagles grow through play-based, academically enriched learning — purposeful play, early literacy, and a warm, Christ-centered classroom.

  • Play-based, academically enriched learning — early literacy & numbers
  • Loving Christian teachers, small groups
  • Half Day: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Full Day: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Potty-training support for our littlest learners
School HoursHalf Day & Full Day
TuitionHalf Day $820/mo · Full Day $940/mo
Elementary
Elementary · K – Grade 5

Strong foundations — curious, capable, kind.

A proven phonics-first curriculum builds real mastery in reading and math, while art, music, and PE keep every day joyful — and after-school care runs two hours past dismissal.

  • Phonics & math mastery (Abeka curriculum)
  • Art, music & PE every week
  • After-school care Mon–Fri, 2 hrs after dismissal
  • Character & faith woven into every classroom
School HoursK 8:00–2:50 · G1–5 8:00–3:00
Tuition$8,400/yr · 17.5% sibling discount
Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6–8

Independence with purpose.

Strong academics plus electives, first team sports, and a self-discovery program that helps students understand how they’re made — with teachers who listen and challenge.

  • Rigorous core + electives & technology
  • Team sports begin · leadership opportunities
  • “Discovering How You’re Made” self-discovery program
  • Small classes — average 18, 1:8 teacher ratio (1:4.7 all-staff)
School Hours8:15–3:30
Tuition$8,400/yr · 17.5% sibling discount
High School
High School · Grades 9–12

UC A–G · 31 AP · 90% to Top-50 universities.

A UC A–G aligned diploma with 31 AP courses and AP Capstone, one-on-one college counseling from Grade 9, and CIF athletics — the results show in our admits list.

  • UC A–G aligned diploma · 31 AP + AP Capstone
  • College counseling from Grade 9 — every student known by name
  • 90% admitted to Top-50 universities
  • CIF athletics · scholarships for qualifying students
School Hours8:15–3:30 · block schedule
Tuition$8,900/yr · scholarships available
How to Apply

Four Simple Steps

Visit us — tour or shadow day

Come see SHA in person. Schedule a campus tour, or let your child join a shadow day to sit in on real classes, meet teachers and classmates, and feel what a school day here is really like — before you decide anything.

Book a tour or shadow day · weekday mornings work best

Apply online — about 5 minutes

Submit our short online application with your child's basic information, recent report cards (1–2 years), and a copy of the birth certificate — photos or PDFs are fine. Our admissions team reviews it and reaches out within 1–2 school days to schedule your interview.

What you'll need: recent report cards · birth certificate

Meet & assess

A friendly family interview lets us get to know your child, and a short grade-level readiness check helps us place them in the right class from day one. It's relaxed and supportive — and a two-way conversation, so your questions matter just as much as ours.

Format: a short family interview + grade-level check

Enroll & join the Eagle family

Once your child is accepted and tuition is set up, our office completes your enrollment — records, required forms, and your student's account in Alma, our student information system. From the very first day, your child joins a warm, close-knit community where teachers know every student by name. Welcome home.

We'll walk you through enrollment and first-day details
Tuition & Aid

Transparent Tuition, Real Support

We're offering scholarships for qualifying high school students and a 17.5% sibling discount. Full 2026–2027 schedules and payment plans below.

Preschool · Ages 2–4

Half Day $820/month · Full Day $940/month. Includes potty-training support for our youngest learners.

K–12 Tuition

From $8,400/year (K–8) and $8,900/year (9–12), with one-payment, two-payment, or monthly installment plans.

Preschool · Ages 2–4

Preschool Tuition

A fixed monthly rate, billed on the 1st of each month.

ProgramHoursMonthly Tuition
Half Day6:30 AM – 12:30 PM$820 / month
Full Day6:30 AM – 6:00 PM$940 / month
FeeAmountNote
Registration Fee$205One-time, non-refundable — yearbook included
Book Fee$215Pre-Kindergarten students only
Diapering Fee$50 / monthChildren who are not fully potty-trained
Late Pickup$2 / minuteAfter the contracted pickup time

Child care financial assistance available: we accept families participating in the Alternative Payment Program (APP) and CalWORKs Child Care Program through the Pomona Unified School District. Learn how it works →

Kindergarten – Grade 12

K–12 Tuition & Payment Plans

Choose the plan that fits your family. Installment plans divide tuition into ten (10) monthly payments, August through May.

GradeOne PaymentTwo PaymentsMonthly Installments
K – 8th$8,400$8,800$9,200
9th – 12th$8,900$9,340$9,800

A 17.5% tuition discount applies to the sibling in the lower grade.

FeeAmountNote
Registration Fee$175Annual, non-refundable
Material Fee$290Yearbook, Art/PE/Lab supplies, state testing, ACSI fee
Book Fee$515All textbooks and workbooks
Extended Hours (AM or PM)$220 / month6:30–7:30 AM or 4:30–5:30 PM
Extended Hours (AM & PM)$360 / monthBoth morning and afternoon
Emergency Extension$20 / 15 minBeyond free hours without enrollment
Walkathon$100 / studentAnnual mandatory fundraising event
Volunteer Hours$25 / hourBilled only if required hours are unfulfilled
Good to Know

Discounts, Plans & Policies

Scholarships & Discounts

Scholarships are available for qualifying high school students, and a 17.5% sibling discount applies to the lower-grade child. A $500 referral credit is available when you refer a full-paying family.

Payment Plans

Pay in one payment, two payments, or ten monthly installments (August–May). Tuition is based on 180 instructional days; late enrollment is prorated over the remaining months.

Withdrawals

A 60-day written notice is required, and tuition remains due for the notice period. Student records are released once the account is paid in full.

Late & NSF Fees

Late fees apply after a 5-day grace period: $75 / $100 / $150 for successive late payments. Returned checks incur a $45 NSF fee.

Complete terms — proration, due dates, and all policies — are in the downloadable PDF schedule above. Questions? Email admissions@shacademy.org or call (626) 919-2000.

Have an international student too? See International tuition & fees.

Get In Touch

Start Your Application

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.

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