# South Hills Academy

> Christ-centered private Pre-K–12 school in West Covina, California (Los Angeles County), founded in 1957.
> Also known as SHA. Chinese name: 南山中学 (美国南山中学). WASC, Cognia & ACSI accredited.
> SEVP-certified for F-1 international students — Form I-20 issued directly by the school, not an agency.

## Fast facts

- Founded: 1957 · Grades: Preschool (age 2) through Grade 12
- Two campuses in West Covina, CA 91791: Lower School Campus (PK–Grade 8) at 1600 E Francisquito Ave; Upper School Campus (Grades 9–12) at 311 S Citrus St
- Accreditation: WASC, Cognia, ACSI
- Local tuition 2026–27: K–8 from $8,400/year; Grades 9–12 from $8,900/year; Preschool from $820/month; 17.5% sibling discount; scholarships for qualifying high-school students
- International tuition 2026–27: K–G8 $29,750/year; G9–G12 $32,600/year; dormitory boarding (Grades 6–12) $25,500/year including meals, transportation, and custodianship
- ESL is included in tuition at no extra cost
- AI & STEM program from kindergarten through Grade 12: robotics, block coding, AI literacy
- Contact: +1 (626) 919-2000 · admissions@shacademy.org · international students: international@shacademy.org

## Key pages

- [Fast Facts](https://www.shacademy.org/facts.html): the school at a glance — tuition, grades, accreditation, key numbers
- [Parent Guides (Blog)](https://www.shacademy.org/blog.html): how to choose a private school, academics, and student life guides for parents
- [Local Admissions & Tuition](https://www.shacademy.org/local-admission.html): full 2026–27 tuition tables, payment plans, discounts
- [International Admissions](https://www.shacademy.org/international-admission.html): F-1 / I-20 process, international tuition & housing
- [High School](https://www.shacademy.org/high-school.html): Grades 9–12 academics, AP courses
- [College Outcomes](https://www.shacademy.org/outcomes.html): where graduates are admitted
- [AI & STEM Program](https://www.shacademy.org/ai-stem.html): robotics and AI curriculum
- [Dorm Life](https://www.shacademy.org/dorm-life.html): the Eagle's Nest boarding program
- [Admissions FAQ](https://www.shacademy.org/faq.html): the questions families ask most
- [Contact & Visit](https://www.shacademy.org/contact-us.html): schedule a campus tour