South Hills Academy
West Covina · Los Angeles County · Religious-affiliated
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- Where graduates go, as the school itself publishes it. South Hills Academy's own list (Classes of 2023–2026), admitted: UC Davis (42), UC Irvine (35), UC San Diego (31), Ohio State University (19), UC Santa Barbara (18).
- Who actually gets in: the top half of applicants. UC admits from this school average about a 4.3 weighted GPA — noticeably above the average applicant. Being near the top of THIS school's class is what converts to admits; UC reads applications in each school's own context.
- Worth asking admissions: the school profile. Reach doesn't yet show this school's SAT/ACT or AP results. Every private school produces a counselor's "school profile" for colleges, and most post it online — ask admissions for it. How a school answers says as much as the numbers.
Composed from this page's data — every claim is backed by a number in the sections below.
Where graduates go — as published by the school
South Hills Academy publishes its college acceptances (Classes of 2023–2026): 65 colleges with per-college counts — the largest counts were admitted to UC Davis (42), UC Irvine (35), UC San Diego (31). See the full list ↓
Admissions at a glance
How hard is it to get into South Hills Academy?
Admissions at South Hills Academy: the school serves grades 9–12 and the student–teacher ratio is 4.3 : 1.
From the school's own admissions pages and public filings. Dates verified Oct 1, 2026; exams verified September 2026. Full calendar: California private-school admissions tracker · entrance exams. More private high schools in Los Angeles County · Entrance exams in Los Angeles County
Private high schools near South Hills Academy
Five private high schools within 11 miles of South Hills Academy, with tuition and the exam each requires.
| School | City | Miles | Grades | Tuition | Entrance exam | UC Reach Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Amat Memorial High School | La Puente | 4.7 | 9–12 | $11,165 | HSPT (required for all 8th-grade applicants… | 28 |
| Saint Lucys Priory High School | Glendora | 6.0 | 9–12 | $14,150 | HSPT | 51 |
| Damien High School | La Verne | 6.2 | 9–12 | $13,300 | HSPT — 'two testing dates in January 2027'… | 22 |
| The Webb Schools | Claremont | 9.2 | 9–12 | $87,430 | No entrance exam | 144 |
| Whittier Christian High School | La Habra | 10.1 | 9–12 | $19,585 | Own placement test (Saturday-morning test at… | 6 |
Distances are straight-line miles between school locations. Tuition and exams are from each school's own admissions pages; see the entrance-exam guide.
Their published college acceptances
College acceptances, Classes of 2023–2026
South Hills Academy publishes the colleges that admitted its graduates. What follows is copied from that document — 65 colleges, ordered by the number of students accepted.
The ten largest counts, admitted · Classes of 2023–2026
Is my kid's college on this list?
The school down the road: Calvary Baptist Schools
| College | South Hills Academy | Calvary Baptist Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University | ✓ named | — |
| Brown University | ✓ named | — |
| Carnegie Mellon University | ✓ named | — |
| Columbia University | ✓ named | — |
| Cornell University | ✓ named | — |
| Duke University | ✓ named | — |
| Emory University | ✓ named | — |
| New York University | ✓ named | — |
| Northeastern University | ✓ named | — |
| Northwestern University | ✓ named | — |
| Rice University | ✓ named | — |
| UC Berkeley | ✓ named | — |
Both schools print names, not counts, so this shows which selective colleges each list names.
All 65 colleges, as the document prints them
College · Students accepted
and 35 more
These graduates were admitted to the colleges above.
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Independently verified As published by South Hills Academy — College Counseling & Outcomes — "College Outcomes · Classes of 2023–2026" ↗. Found at: Expandable section "View The Full Class Of 2023–2026 Admissions List (60+ Universities)", three tables: National Universities · U.S. News 2026 Ranking; Liberal .
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Where grads go — and what it costs & pays
UC admits by campus · Class of 2025
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Get my child's odds + our real costs →Sources: UC Office of the President (admits); IPEDS net price + College Scorecard 10-yr earnings (cost & payoff). Full campus-by-campus breakdown below.
How South Hills Academy compares for families
What families should know about South Hills Academy.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Calvary Baptist Schools, Saint Lucys Priory High School, Armenian Mesrobian High School and 2 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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For private schools, UC Reach is the stronger academic signal anyway. SBAC measures grade-11 inputs (proficiency on a state standard); UC Reach measures outputs (who actually got into the most selective UCs). For private-school families weighing tuition against college outcomes, the outputs are the relevant signal.
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Enrollment trend & projection
If this trend holds (-0.4%/yr, Total enrollment)
At tuition of $ / student:
| Horizon | Projected Total enrollment | Change | Tuition impact / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr (2026) | ~257 | -1 | $0 |
| 3 yr (2028) | ~255 | -3 | $0 |
| 5 yr (2030) | ~253 | -5 | $0 |
Straight-line extrapolation of the recent annual rate — a what-if, not a forecast of intent. Default = a wide range — Jewish day $25k–35k, Lutheran/Christian $10k–18k. Edit the figure to match your school.
How does South Hills Academy really compare on getting kids to college?
We've ranked it #7 of 8 most similar nearby schools on UC Reach. Unlock the full snapshot to see the head-to-head — who's ahead, by how much, and where it's heading.
Your similar-school group includes
Calvary Baptist Schools · Saint Lucys Priory High School · Armenian Mesrobian High School · City Of Knowledge · Rio Hondo Prep School · San Gabriel Academy · +4 more
Private-school figures come from the California Private School Affidavit. Per CDE, inclusion in private-school data is not an evaluation, approval, or endorsement of a school.
UC funnel — which kids are getting in at what GPA
Combining the school's applicant pool GPA, admit pool GPA, actual admit rate, and statewide CA admit rates by individual GPA band, we can read which GPA tiers tend to get in — and which don't.
| Campus | 4.00+ GPA | 3.70–3.99 GPA | 3.30–3.69 GPA | < 3.30 GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego | Strong shot | Moderate | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Santa Barbara | Strong shot | Real shot | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Irvine | Strong shot | Real shot | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Davis | Strong shot | Strong shot | Real shot | Filtered out |
The numbers behind it
| Campus | Applicant GPA | Admit GPA | Lift ⓘ | Admit rate | vs peer schools @ same GPA ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego | 3.94 | 4.28 | +0.33 | 58.3% | Peers +0.30 · matches |
| UC Santa Barbara | 3.95 | 4.27 | +0.32 | 90.9% | Peers +0.29 · matches |
| UC Irvine | 3.94 | 4.24 | +0.29 | 53.8% | Peers +0.25 · steeper |
| UC Davis | 3.95 | 4.19 | +0.24 | 75.0% | Peers +0.23 · matches |
Statewide CA admit rates by individual GPA band, 2025 (for reference)
| GPA band | UCB | UCLA | UCSD | UCSB | UCI | UCD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00+ | 17.0% | 15.1% | 45.2% | 62.3% | 46.3% | 65.9% |
| 3.70–3.99 | 3.1% | 1.6% | 9.3% | 17.6% | 17.0% | 31.1% |
| 3.30–3.69 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 10.3% |
| 3.00–3.29 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| < 3.00 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Where South Hills Academy sits vs. all California schools ⓘ
Overall, this school admits its UC applicants 41.8 points above what their GPAs predict (68.8% actual vs. 27.0% expected).
UC Outcomes Trend — 2018–2025
Class size from CDE grade 12 enrollment. Campus-level data: applicant and admit totals count a student once at EACH campus. A senior admitted to UCLA and UC San Diego adds 2 to the admit total, so the total can exceed the senior class — that is the metric working as defined, not an error. The admit RATE is unaffected: both its numerator and denominator are campus-level.
Campus Breakdown — 2025
| Campus | Applicants | Admits | Enrollees | Admit Rate | UC Reach Score | Yield | Avg GPA (App) | Avg GPA (Adm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley → Elite | 11 | —† | —† | —† | —† | — | 4.04 | 4.27 |
| UCLA → Elite | 12 | —† | —† | —† | —† | — | 4.04 | 4.27 |
| UC San Diego → Selective | 12 | 7 | —† | 58.3% | — | — | 3.94 | 4.28 |
| UC Santa Barbara → Selective | 11 | 10 | —† | 90.9% | — | — | 3.95 | 4.27 |
| UC Irvine → Selective | 13 | 7 | —† | 53.8% | — | — | 3.94 | 4.24 |
| UC Davis → | 12 | 9 | —† | 75.0% | — | — | 3.95 | 4.19 |
What This Means
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantSouth Hills Academy is a private high school in West Covina, Los Angeles County, California.
In 2025 its students filed 71 UC applications and received 33 offers, a UC admit rate of 46.5% (counted at each campus).
Enrollment was 258 students in 2025, up 13% since 2020.
South Hills Academy publishes a college acceptances list for the Classes of 2023–2026: 65 colleges, with per-college counts; the largest counts are UC Davis (42), UC Irvine (35), UC San Diego (31), Ohio State University (19), UC Santa Barbara (18). Source: College Counseling & Outcomes — "College Outcomes · Classes of 2023–2026".
Sources: University of California Office of the President (admissions), California Department of Education (enrollment, A-G, college-going), and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
How many students from South Hills Academy got into a UC? In 2025 its students filed 71 UC applications and received 33 offers, a UC admit rate of 46.5% (counted at each campus).
Where do South Hills Academy graduates go to college? South Hills Academy publishes a college acceptances list for the Classes of 2023–2026: 65 colleges, with per-college counts; the largest counts are UC Davis (42), UC Irvine (35), UC San Diego (31), Ohio State University (19), UC Santa Barbara (18). Source: College Counseling & Outcomes — "College Outcomes · Classes of 2023–2026".
How many students attend South Hills Academy? Enrollment was 258 students in 2025, up 13% since 2020.
Analysis: Test Prep Gurus (High School Reach, highschoolreach.com). These figures may be quoted with attribution to Test Prep Gurus.
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