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#6 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 1% of private schools

South Hills Academy

School · West Covina, CA

A private school in West Covina, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1600 E FRANCISQUITO AVE, West Covina, CA 91791

  • 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,372.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment297
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where South Hills Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,351/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Covina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,365

Median home value

$782,500

Median rent

$1,875/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Asian52.2%
Hispanic33.3%
Pacific Islander8.4%
Black3.0%
White2.7%
Two or More0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Firm Foundation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–122.3 mi47Compare →
Rowland Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.7 mi32Compare →
Hillside Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–113.4 mi25Compare →
Covina-valley Learning Options AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.4K–123.6 mi61Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

South Hills Academy is listed in West Covina, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About South Hills Academy

South Hills Academy is a private school in West Covina, CA, serving approximately 297 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Hills Academy

What grades does South Hills Academy serve?

South Hills Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend South Hills Academy?

South Hills Academy has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hills Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at South Hills Academy is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does South Hills Academy rank in CA?

South Hills Academy ranks #6 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is South Hills Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

South Hills Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is South Hills Academy a private school?

Yes, South Hills Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is South Hills Academy a religious school?

South Hills Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
297
Gender Split
71% M / 29% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
183 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 91791)
33,321
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
44
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91791; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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