Loma Linda Academy

What Loma Linda Academy does

Loma Linda Academy (LLA) is a private TK-12 Seventh-day Adventist Christian school located in Loma Linda, California, founded in 1906 and serving children from approximately three months old through twelfth grade across four divisions: Children's Center (preschool), Elementary, Junior High, and High School. The school reports a combined student-and-staff population of 1,255 and cites a 97% college continuation rate among graduates, with over 8,000 alumni since its founding. It is affiliated with the global Seventh-day Adventist education network and accredited through the Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Office of Education.

The school operates on a tuition-based, subscription-style revenue model with annual billing through the Smart Tuition platform, supplemented by a Scrip gift card fundraising program (United Scrips / Scripzone) and licensed preschool fees at the Children's Center. LLA also draws on charitable giving via the Advancement Office, endowment funds, and an Impact Fund capital campaign split by division. Distribution is direct-to-family: prospective families engage through the lla.org website, social media, church partnerships with 20+ regional SDA congregations, and on-campus tours, then apply through the admissions office. Nearly 20% of students receive financial assistance, indicating an active scholarship and aid program funded through charitable contributions.

LLA's core technology layer is the Canvas Learning Management System (lomalinda.instructure.com), providing separate portals for students, teachers, and parents. Supporting tools include Parchment for transcript ordering, Smart Tuition for billing, Lands' End for uniform procurement (school code 900094319), and PCI for alumni directory management. The school has no disclosed proprietary technology products and no AI/ML capabilities referenced in available materials. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, consistent with its nonprofit/parochial operating structure.

Name

Loma Linda Academy

Legal name

Loma Linda Academy

Website

https://lla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Loma Linda Academy is a private TK-12 Seventh-day Adventist Christian school in Loma Linda, California, founded in 1906. It serves children from infancy through twelfth grade across four divisions, operating on a tuition-based model with supplementary preschool, gift card fundraising, and donor-supported financial aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school
• College preparatory
• Early childhood education
• Seventh-day Adventist education

Headquarters

HQ city

Loma Linda

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. Tuition: Private TK-12 education with tuition-based revenue model. Financial aid and scholarship programs available; nearly 20% of student body receives financial assistance.
2. Scrip Gift Card Program: Fundraising program where families purchase gift cards and earn tuition credits. Partners with United Scrips and Scripzone.
3. Children's Center Early Childhood Education: Preschool care and education services for children ages 3 months to 5 years, licensed by California Department of Social Services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Loma Linda Academy is a private, faith-based TK-12 school system that delivers comprehensive Seventh-day Adventist Christian education across four divisions: Children's Center (preschool, ages 3 months to 5 years), Elementary (TK-6), Junior High (7-8), and High School (9-12). Its core offering is college-preparatory academics integrated with spiritual, leadership, music, and athletic development, supported by an annual tuition model and financial aid reaching nearly 20% of students.

Product overview

Loma Linda Academy is a TK-12 Seventh-day Adventist Christian school system offering a comprehensive educational program through its four main divisions: Children's Center (preschool, ages 3 months to 5 years), Elementary School (TK-6), Junior High (grades 7-8), and High School (grades 9-12). The school also provides specialized programs including SACE (Special Academic and Christian Education), Kids' University after school care, Campus Ministries, Music, Athletics, and the TIE Program. Educational delivery is supported through Canvas LMS, with tuition management via Smart Tuition and uniform procurement through Lands' End.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TK-12 Education Program Comprehensive Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade educational program integrating Seventh-day Adventist Christian values with rigorous college-preparatory academics, leadership development, music, and athletics. Serves families seeking holistic spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social development.
• Children's Center (Preschool) State-licensed early childhood care and education program for children ages 3 months to 5 years, including infant care, toddler programs, preschool, and pre-kindergarten. Operated under California Department of Social Services licenses (Infant Center 360908231, Day Care Center 360908232) with Christian values foundation.
• Elementary School Elementary education covering Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade, focused on academic excellence within a Christian environment. Includes Kindergarten program and Middle School Transition support.
• Junior High School Middle school education for grades 7-8, providing academic preparation and character development within a Christian framework.
• High School High school education for grades 9-12, preparing students for college and beyond with rigorous academics and contributing to a 97% college continuation rate.
• SACE Program Special Academic and Christian Education program within the High School, providing specialized academic support for students.
• Kids' University After School Care After school care program for elementary students, providing supervised activities and extended care beyond regular school hours.
• International Student Program Dedicated international student admissions process and support services enabling students from outside the U.S. to enroll in the TK-12 program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of graduates pursue college education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal educational oversight and accreditation partnership with the regional Seventh-day Adventist conference office of education. Provides curriculum alignment, accreditation support, and connection to broader Adventist educational network.
• Loma Linda University Church of Seventh-day AdventistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary church partner providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and community connection. Located in same Loma Linda community.
• Lands' EndminorOthersSchool uniform provider through partnership code 900094319. All uniform tops and outerwear required to have LLA logo, creating branded appearance standards.
• United Scrips / ScripzoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGift card fundraising program enabling families to earn tuition credits through purchases. Includes partnerships with major retailers like Amazon, Target, Starbucks, and local businesses.
• State of California Department of Social ServicescoreOthersLicensing authority for Children's Center early childhood program, ensuring compliance with California childcare regulations.
• Publishing Concepts (PCI)minorOthersPartner for alumni directory publication and database management. Enables alumni contact verification and directory production.
• Various Regional Seventh-day Adventist ChurchesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 20+ affiliated churches including Loma Linda Chinese SDA Church, Loma Linda Filipino Church, Loma Linda Korean SDA Church, and others. Supports student recruitment, community events, and spiritual programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arrowhead Christian Academy: Non-denominational Christian K-12 college-preparatory school in Redlands, California. Directly comparable in target market (Inland Empire Christian families), grade span, and tuition model, though denominationally distinct from LLA.
• Mesa Grande Adventist Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 academy in Calexico, California. Same denominational affiliation, curriculum alignment, and tuition-based structure, though serving a more regional Southern California border-market demographic.
• Redlands Adventist Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school located in nearby Redlands, California, with a similar faith-based college-prep model, denominational affiliation, and tuition-based revenue structure. The closest geographic peer in the same SDA conference system.
• Pacific Union College Preparatory School: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 preparatory school affiliated with Pacific Union College in Angwin, California. Closely matched in denominational framework, college-prep mission, and boarding/day-school operating model.
• La Sierra Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in Riverside, California sharing LLA's denominational affiliation, curriculum framework, and tuition model. Operates within the same regional SDA conference and competes for similar Inland Empire families.
• Grand Terrace Adventist Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-8 (and transitional kindergarten through 8th grade) school in Grand Terrace, California, sharing LLA's denominational affiliation and competing for families in the same Inland Empire corridor.
• Forest Lake Christian School: Non-denominational Christian K-12 school in Pacific Grove, California. Comparable in private Christian college-prep model, tuition-based revenue, and emphasis on faith integration across academics and extracurriculars.
• Riverside Christian School: Christian K-12 school in Riverside, California serving a similar Inland Empire demographic. Comparable in mission integration of faith and academics, college-preparatory focus, and tuition-based private school economics.

Broad incumbents

• Sage Hill School: Independent (non-faith-based) college-preparatory private school in Newport Coast, California serving grades 9-12. Comparable in college-prep positioning, premium California private school economics, and college continuation outcomes, though operating at larger scale and without a religious mission.
• The Webb Schools: Highly regarded independent college-preparatory school in Claremont, California (Inland-adjacent), serving grades 9-12 with boarding. Comparable in California private college-prep positioning and college continuation outcomes, though secular and at meaningfully larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LomaLindaAcadem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LomaLindaAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/lomalindaacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/loma_linda_academy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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