Mesa Grande Academy

What Mesa Grande Academy does

Mesa Grande Academy is a private, fully accredited K-12 Seventh-day Adventist institution headquartered at 975 Fremont St., Calimesa, California, operating under the Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and supported by a network of 9 constituent churches across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The school delivers a college-preparatory Christian curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade, with the SISRs framework structuring learning outcomes around spiritual seekers, inquiring scholars, skilled communicators, and responsible citizens. Beyond core academics the institution runs an integrated athletics program (CIF-SS competitive with multiple titles), a music department spanning band, choir, and handbells (Knott's Berry Farm competition awards), spiritual formation programming including chapel, Week of Worship, and biennial mission trips, and a separately licensed Children's Center (License No. 334846060) serving ages 2-5 at a second Calimesa campus on 2nd Street.

The product surface includes AP courses, dual credit courses issued by La Sierra University (College Algebra, English, Psychology), an independent study program for TK-12, an international student program with I-20 support, before/after school care, a hot lunch program with Kopper Kettle Kafe, and seasonal Cardinal Camps. Technology is concentrated in the RenWeb/FACTS Family Portal for applications, enrollment, tuition billing, and family communications, supplemented by ParentSquare for ongoing messaging.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered K-12 tuition of $8,500/year (K-4) to $12,399/year (grades 9-12), monthly Children's Center tuition of $624-$1,110, the $150 continuous enrollment hold-my-spot fee, ancillary programs (hot lunch, after-care, summer camps, independent study), and community fundraising (annual golf tournament, SCRIP/RaiseRight gift card program). The school positions itself as a small, faith-rooted alternative to public schools for families seeking individualized attention, college preparation, and a denomination-aligned spiritual environment, with roughly 40+ faculty and staff supporting the program.

Name

Mesa Grande Academy

Legal name

Mesa Grande Academy

Website

https://mesagrandeacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mesa Grande Academy is a private, accredited K-12 Seventh-day Adventist school in Calimesa, California, serving Southern California families with college-preparatory academics, competitive athletics, music, and faith-based education from preschool through grade 12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Calimesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. K-12 Tuition: Monthly or annual tuition payments across grade bands. K-4: $850/month ($8,500/year), 5-6: $896.50/month ($8,965/year), 7-8: $957/month ($9,570/year), 9-12: $1,239.90/month ($12,399/year). Includes comprehensive fees, class supply fees, overnight trips, enrichment classes, labs, textbooks, and student activities.
2. Children's Center Tuition: Monthly tuition for 2-5 year olds. Ranges from $624-$1,110/month depending on age, number of days (2-5 full or half days per week), with drop-in rates of $55 (half day) or $65 (full day).
3. Hot Lunch Program: Catered lunch program through Kopper Kettle Kafe. Monday-Wednesday: K-6 $5.50/meal, 7-12 $6.00/meal. Pizza Thursday: K-6 $6.00, 7-12 $6.50. Includes choice of milk, water, or juice.
4. Before/After School Care: Before school care free from 7:00 am. After school care: free until 3:45 pm, then $6/hour. After 6:00 pm weekdays and 4:00 pm Fridays: $10 per 15-minute increment.
5. Continuous Enrollment Fee: $150 Hold My Spot fee for current students (auto-enrolled unless withdrawing). Fee due by deadline qualifies for $150 discount next year; late fee is $200 with no discount.
6. SCRIP/RaiseRight Program: Gift card fundraising program where families purchase eGift cards through RaiseRight app, earning money for both themselves and MGA through merchant commissions.
7. Golf Tournament: Annual fundraising golf tournament with sponsorship packages ($350-$10,000), foursomes ($800), and individual players ($225).
8. Independent Study Program: TK-8: $200 registration + $400 per subject per semester. 9-12: $180 per unit per semester + $25 per lab per semester.
9. Cardinal Camps: Athletic camps during school breaks, providing youth sports training and generating revenue while serving the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mesa Grande Academy is a fully accredited K-12 Seventh-day Adventist private school providing college-preparatory education from early childhood through high school graduation. The school offers a continuous academic program for ages 2-5 (Children's Center), K-4 elementary, 5-8 junior high, and 9-12 high school, complemented by dual credit courses with La Sierra University, AP courses, competitive athletics, and a comprehensive music department, all delivered within a Christian values framework.

Product overview

Mesa Grande Academy is a fully accredited K-12 Seventh-day Adventist institution offering a single, unified educational program spanning early childhood (Children's Center for ages 2-5), elementary (K-4), junior high (5-8), and high school (9-12). The institution provides a college-preparatory curriculum with dual credit courses through La Sierra University and AP courses. Beyond core academics, the school offers integrated programs including competitive athletics, a comprehensive music department with band/choir/handbells ensembles, and spiritual life programming with chapel, Week of Worship, and mission trips. The Children's Center operates as a distinct early childhood division with separate admissions and tuition structures. All programs are rooted in Seventh-day Adventist Christian values with a mission to develop spiritual seekers, inquiring scholars, skilled communicators, and responsible citizens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MGA Children's Center (MGACC): Early childhood education program for ages 2-5, located at 940 2nd St., Calimesa, CA.

Products and services

• K-12 Academic Program Fully accredited K-12 Seventh-day Adventist college-preparatory educational program from kindergarten through 12th grade, with each teacher holding full teaching credentials. Includes comprehensive fees, supply fees, overnight trips (3-6), enrichment classes (5-8), class dues (8-12), labs (9-12), textbooks (9-12), student activities, and PSAT testing.
• Children's Center (Preschool) Licensed early childhood education program (License No. 334846060) for children ages 2-5 at 940 2nd St., Calimesa, CA. Age-segregated classes: Buttercups (2-year-olds), Daisies (3-year-olds), Sunflowers (4-5-year-olds). Includes daily worship, social-emotional development, foundational academics, music, PE, and gardening with a Christian curriculum.
• Dual Credit Courses College-level courses (College Algebra MATH 121, College English ENGL 111/112/113, College Psychology PSYC 104) taught on the MGA campus by La Sierra University faculty. Students earn both high school and college credit by paying only a minimal recording fee, a fraction of standard per-credit tuition.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level AP courses including AP United States History and AP Drawing, with college credit attainable through satisfactory AP Test scores at year-end.
• Career and Technical Education Electives High school elective offerings including Automotive Technology, Computer Applications, Computer Coding, Welding, Intro to Fine Woodworking, and Digital Production designed for career and college preparation.
• Athletics Program Competitive CIF-SS varsity and middle school (MSV) athletics program across three seasons: Fall (volleyball, flag football, cross country), Winter (basketball, softball, baseball), and Spring (softball, baseball, golf). Includes Cardinal Camps athletic training programs during school breaks.
• Music Department Comprehensive music education program offering elementary general music, handbells, band, and choir; junior high and high school ensembles (band, choir, handbells) that participate in SECC music festivals and Knott's Berry Farm competitions; plus annual tour programs.
• Independent Study Program Special enrollment for students needing 2-3 classes to supplement independent study education. TK-8: $200 registration plus $400 per subject per semester (maximum 2 subjects). 9-12: $180 per unit per semester plus $25 per lab per semester (maximum 3 subjects). Subject to administration and teacher approval.
• International Student Program Comprehensive English Language Program with I-20 visa documentation support, preparing international students for high school graduation and college enrollment in the United States.
• Before/After School Care Extended care service. Before school care (from 7:00 am) is free. After school care is free until 3:45 pm, then $6/hour until 6:00 pm. After 6:00 pm weekdays and 4:00 pm Fridays, the rate is $10 per 15-minute increment.
• Hot Lunch Program Catered lunch program provided by Kopper Kettle Kafe. Monday-Wednesday: K-6 $5.50/meal, 7-12 $6.00/meal. Pizza Thursday: K-6 $6.00/meal, 7-12 $6.50/meal. Includes choice of milk, water, or juice.
• Cardinal Camps Athletic camps held during school breaks, providing youth sports training across multiple sports and serving the broader community. Registration through payit.nelnet.net.

Quantifiable outcome

• Classes from 2020-2022 raised approximately $24,000 toward High School Amphitheater Project (estimated $60,000 total cost)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Sierra UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMGA partners with La Sierra University to offer dual credit courses on campus. Students who enroll and complete requirements receive college credit issued directly by La Sierra University. MGA students pay a minimal recording fee, a fraction of the normal cost per credit. Courses include College Algebra (MATH 121), College English (ENGL 111, ENGL 112, ENGL 113), and College Psychology (PSYC 104).
• Southeastern California Conference (SECC) Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMGA is part of the Seventh-day Adventist school system under SECC. The conference sets volunteer clearance policies, educational standards, and provides oversight. MGA participates in SECC junior high band ensemble, SECC junior high handbell ensemble, and SECC junior high choral festival. Music Ministry class teaches worship culture consistent with SECC values.
• Constituent Churches (Arden Hills, Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, Forest Falls, Hemet Spanish, Loma Linda Romanian, Yucaipa, Yucaipa Valley Spanish)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner9 constituent Seventh-day Adventist churches that support MGA through referrals, Baby Dedication Discount eligibility, volunteer support, and community involvement. Churches host music performances and provide pastoral speakers for chapel services and Week of Worship programs.
• Kopper Kettle Kafe & KateringminorOthersCatering partner providing hot lunch program for MGA students. Located in Yucaipa, CA. Provides meals Monday through Wednesday and Pizza Thursday for K-12 grades.
• FACTS Management (RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides the online enrollment platform (RenWeb/FACTS Family Portal) for applications, enrollment management, tuition payments, and family communications. MGA uses FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment for financial need analysis for financial aid applications.
• Lands' EndminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred school uniform vendor. MGA's Preferred School Number is 900185406. Families order through the Lands' End website using this number to access MGA-approved uniform options.
• RaiseRight (formerly SCRIP)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGift card fundraising program. Families purchase or refill eGift cards through the RaiseRight app to earn money for both themselves and MGA. MGA has an enrollment code for families to join.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rio Lindo Adventist Academy: Seventh-day Adventist boarding and day K-12 school in Healdsburg, CA, in Northern California. Operates the same SDA-aligned curriculum, college-preparatory track, and dual credit/AP offerings as MGA, though with boarding capacity that expands its geographic reach.
• Forest Lake Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 boarding and day school in Apopka, FL. Comparable faith-based college-preparatory model, dual credit/AP offerings, and constituent church referral pipeline, with boarding extending its reach beyond local families.
• Loma Linda Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in Loma Linda, CA, approximately 25 miles from MGA. Operates under the same SECC conference oversight, serving a similar Inland Empire Seventh-day Adventist family base with college-preparatory curriculum and dual credit opportunities.
• Mount Pisgah Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 boarding and day school in Candler, NC, near Asheville. Operates the same SDA-faith-based college-preparatory model with dual credit courses, athletics, music, and spiritual life programs analogous to MGA's offerings.
• Orangewood Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in Garden Grove, CA, in the greater Los Angeles area. Comparable faith-based college-preparatory model with similar tuition tiers, athletics/music programs, and SECC-adjacent denominational oversight.
• Andrews Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in Berrien Springs, MI, affiliated with Andrews University. Comparable college-preparatory SDA model with dual credit access to its university partner, analogous to MGA's La Sierra University partnership.
• Portland Adventist Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in Portland, OR, serving the Pacific Northwest SDA community. Comparable college-preparatory SDA curriculum with similar athletics, music, and spiritual life program structures, though in a different geographic market.
• San Diego Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in National City, CA, serving southern California. Operates the same SDA-faith-based curriculum, college-prep focus, and dual credit/AP pathway as MGA, drawing from SDA church networks across the region.
• Redlands Adventist Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in Redlands, CA, located roughly 10 miles from MGA. Directly competes for the same SDA-aligned families in the Inland Empire region with comparable tuition structure, church-based referral network, and SECC accreditation.
• Highland Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 boarding and day school in Portland, TN. Operates under the same Adventist educational standards with comparable college-preparatory curriculum, dual credit offerings, and church-based referral model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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