A rigorous UC A–G curriculum, 31 AP courses, and a 1:4.7 faculty-to-student ratio — preparing graduates for top universities and real-world challenges.
Our showcase, our spirit — and the students living it.
Performing Arts🔊 Tap for soundI used to be shy and unsure about speaking up. Now I'm involved in student council and regularly volunteer at school events. I'm more confident in myself and comfortable being who I am.
School Spirit🔊 Tap for soundMy teachers are always willing to help and make learning engaging. Because we have flexibility in choosing some courses, I was able to take Health Science to prepare for my goal of studying Nursing.
100% of our graduates are admitted to Top 100 U.S. universities, 90% to the Top 50, with an average SAT of 1280+.
From a rigorous AP curriculum to a job-ready trades pathway, every student finds a path that fits — and a school that supports it all the way through.
Entrepreneurship, Coding, Kinesiology, Fitness & Nutrition, and Journalism — real-world skills alongside the core.
An average class of 18 and a 1:4.7 faculty-to-student ratio — 70 faculty for 333 students — with active parent partnership: conferences before and after every report card.
31 AP courses in person, hybrid, and online — integrated with teacher-led instruction.
See the coursesA rare two-year College Board research program — offered at fewer than 1 in 20 U.S. high schools.
Learn moreA hands-on Building & Construction pathway and job-ready certifications — graduate ready for paid work.
Explore pathwaysA clear G9–G12 roadmap your counselor walks with you, milestone by milestone, all the way to college.
See the roadmapComplete 24 courses over 3 years to earn an SHA High School Diploma that meets the UC A–G Admissions Requirements — paving the way to top universities.
These are the University of California A–G subject requirements — the gateway to UC, CSU, and competitive universities nationwide. SHA's diploma meets every one. Open any subject area to see the courses we offer; AP marks an Advanced Placement course.
From the first day of 9th grade to the last college decision in spring of 12th, here is the journey our counselors walk with every student — one year at a time.
Set a strong base — grades, good habits, and the people who will guide you.
Stretch into your first AP courses and discover what you're great at.
Go deep, step into leadership, and put your college plan in motion.
Tell your story and send your applications with confidence.
Every student's plan is personal — these milestones are the shared backbone we build it on.
AP Capstone is a two-year College Board program built on two year-long courses — AP Seminar and AP Research. Instead of one more subject to memorize, students learn to investigate real questions, build evidence-based arguments, and present like a college researcher. It's a rare, standout credential on a university application.
Recommended in 10th grade.
Recommended in 11th grade.
Awarded for scoring 3 or higher on both AP Seminar and AP Research.
Awarded for scoring 3 or higher on AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP exams — a signal of true college readiness.
High schoolers choose from five hands-on labs — autonomous vehicles, drones & AI hardware, Unity game development, embedded systems, and soft robotics — taught with university-trained engineers. Google Gemini and Claude are woven into everyday coursework, so students build with AI, not just learn about it.
Through partnerships with accredited colleges, SHA students take real college courses while still in high school — earning transferable credit, strengthening their transcript, and exploring a major early. It's open to every college-bound student, not just one track.
Accumulate as much as a full year of transferable college credit before you ever set foot on a university campus.
Courses run on the college's online platform (such as Canvas), with SHA teachers and counselors supporting you the whole way.
A counselor maps your credit goals to your target universities and intended major, so every course you take actually counts.
Available across all pathways — strengthen your application, get ahead on your degree, and test-drive a field before you commit.
Want a free head start? Full MIT, Harvard & Yale courses are open to every SHA student in our Course Library →
We start by reviewing your transcript, GPA, and readiness for college-level work — then talk through the colleges and majors you're aiming for, so the plan fits you.
Together we map the dual-enrollment courses that fit your goals and target universities, so every credit you earn actually counts toward your degree and your application.
Take real college courses on the college's online platform (such as Canvas), with SHA teachers and counselors supporting you the whole way — right alongside your regular high-school schedule.
We monitor your progress every term and keep your transcript on target — so you arrive at university with as much as a full year of transferable credit already in hand.
How credits transfer depends on the receiving university, major, and course — our counselors help you plan a path that holds up.
We are building a hands-on Building & Construction pathway for the upper grades, so students can graduate ready to step straight into paid work — while every course stays UC A–G aligned, keeping college fully open.
Industry-recognized credentials such as OSHA-10 that employers accept on a real jobsite from day one.
Hands-on design-and-build projects with working architects, builders, and engineers.
Trade certifications that stack toward apprenticeships — and pair with Dual Enrollment for college credit at the same time.
A direct line into paid apprenticeships and skilled-trade careers that pay well right after graduation.
As an official AP exam center, SHA students test right here on campus — no scrambling for a seat at another school. And our commitment goes further: even if just one student needs a course or an exam, we will make it happen. Small classes and real attention mean your path is never too small for us to support.
SHA is an authorized College Board AP exam site. Students sit their exams on a familiar campus, with their own teachers nearby — no extra travel, no unfamiliar room, no parent scramble for a seat elsewhere.
If one student needs a course, an AP, or an exam, we open it for that student. Our small classes and "see every child" philosophy mean your choices are supported all the way through — your path is never too small for us.
SHA High School runs on a block schedule, the same Monday through Friday — longer class periods mean fewer transitions, deeper focus, and time to finish labs, essays, and problem sets in class with the teacher right there.
Extended blocks let students go past the surface — full labs, full drafts, and real discussion in a single class.
A lighter daily course load means less switching and more momentum on each subject.
Longer blocks mirror university classes — building the time-management habits college demands.
One consistent schedule, Monday through Friday.
Two tracks that round out a college-ready student — academic exposure that strengthens applications, and a heart for culture and service.
Before students choose courses, colleges, or careers, we help them understand how they are made. Through advisory, every student explores their own interests and strengths — a starting point for conversation, never a label.
Using the research-based Holland (RIASEC) interest framework — the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET profiler — students map their interests across six areas and connect them to courses, clubs, and real career paths.
Every result is a mirror and a conversation — a way to discover the gifts God has given each student, not a box to put them in.
Interests are revisited each year and woven into one-on-one college and career counseling, so each student's plan grows with them.
Meet our counselors and map out the four-year journey.
We're offering Scholarships for qualifying High School students and Sibling Discounts — ask us how to apply.
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