Our Story
Nearly seven decades on the same campus in West Covina — told here through restored photographs from the school's own yearbook archives.
The Same Name, The Same Hills, Since 1957
South Hills Academy opened in 1957 as a Christ-centered private school in West Covina. The photographs on this page were restored from the school's own yearbook archives — black-and-white prints from the earlier decades, and color photographs from the years the school celebrated its 40th anniversary and built the campus families walk into today.
Look closely and you'll recognize the school we are today: the name on the jerseys, the cross above the chapel, the mix of faces in every class photo, and teachers who stand inside the frame with their students, not beside it.
Founded
Established as a Christ-centered private school in the hills of West Covina.
The Yearbook Era
The black-and-white photographs on this page — teams, choirs, classrooms, and a campus already a generation old.
The 40th Anniversary
Dancers, handbells, and a proclamation on the anniversary stage — as new campus buildings rise on Francisquito Avenue.
Welcoming the World
Grows into Pre-K–12, earns WASC accreditation, and opens boarding at the Eagle's Nest for students from around the world.
Building the Future
The AI & STEM signature program — robotics, drones, and AI labs.
One Long Scroll Through The Years
Drag the scroll — every restored print from the school's yearbooks, from the black-and-white years to living color. Click any photo to see it full size.
The
Archives
Restored photographs from the school’s own yearbooks. Drag to travel through the years →
The Same Ground Students Walk Today
The Name On The Jersey Hasn’t Changed
Our Christian Heritage
Diverse From Day One
The People Who Built This Place
In Living
Color
The 40th anniversary, the building of today’s campus, and the Eagles — in color.
Forty Years, Celebrated On The Lawn
The Campus You Walk Into Was Born Here
Already The Eagles, Even Then
Microscopes, Chalk & New Computers
Learning Didn’t Stop At The Gate
The Uniforms You’d Recognize Anywhere
Come Be
Part of It
Tour the campus these photographs were taken on.
Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle
The students in these restored photographs went on to college campuses and careers around the world — and they're still Eagles. Recognize yourself, a classmate, or a parent? We'd love to hear from you.
Where Our Eagles Are Now
We're collecting stories from graduates across the years — including the students in the photographs above. Share yours and you might be featured right here.
Your Story Here
A recent grad thriving in college — tell us where you landed and you could be featured here.
Your Story Here
An Eagle building a career, business, or calling — we'd love to share your journey.
Your Story Here
Wherever life has taken you, you're still part of the family. Reconnect and say hello.
Results Families Can Count On
100% of our graduates are admitted to Top 100 U.S. universities, 90% to the Top 50, with an average SAT of 1280+.
Tell Us Where Life Has Taken You
Wherever you are now — college, career, family, a city far from West Covina — we'd love to hear from you. Share your update and we'll keep you in the loop on reunions, alumni news, and ways to stay part of the South Hills family. It takes a minute.
"I thank my God every time I remember you." — Philippians 1:3
Need a Transcript or Records?
Alumni and current families can request official transcripts and academic records from our Registrar. Submit a request online and we'll take it from there — please allow a few business days.
Support the Next Generation
The school that shaped you is still shaping young Eagles every day. Alumni gifts to the SHA Vision Foundation help fund scholarships, programs, and campus life.
The story continues — come be part of it.
Tour the campus these photographs were taken on — or reconnect with the family that raised you.