Sacramento Adventist Academy

What Sacramento Adventist Academy does

Sacramento Adventist Academy (SAA) is a private, faith-based Pre K-12 Christian school located in Carmichael, California, a suburb of Sacramento. Founded in 1948 (originally as Sacramento Union Academy) and operating under the governance of the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, SAA serves families seeking a Christ-centered education combining academic rigor with spiritual formation. The school is organized into four divisions — Preschool (ages 2.5+), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12) — and offers a college-preparatory curriculum that includes Advanced Placement courses at Platinum status, a WASC-accredited and UC-approved program, athletics under the Capitals brand, a music and performing arts program whose Bel Canto choir earned a Carnegie Hall invitation, campus ministries, and community service initiatives.

SAA's revenue model is built on recurring annual tuition charged on a per-student basis across grade levels, supplemented by scholarships and financial aid (including the R.E. Jackson Memorial Scholarship, Stephen D. Walter Memorial Scholarship, Academic Achievement Award, Kindness Scholarship, and 8th Grade Community Services Award). Auxiliary revenue streams include a Summer Day Camp, the Little Oaks Disc Golf Course, the Healing Hands Free Health Clinic, and an annual Music Gala Benefit. Distribution is direct via on-campus enrollment managed through the RenWeb portal, with a dedicated international admissions program supporting non-US families. Marketing relies primarily on community events, the school website, and organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) rather than paid advertising.

The institution does not build proprietary technology; its technology footprint consists of standard K-12 administrative platforms. Differentiators include 77+ years of regional brand recognition, multi-generational enrollment, an established college outcomes pipeline (Stanford, UC campuses, CSU, Adventist universities, and trade paths), and a 98.4% Adventist-academy graduation rate cited as outperforming the ~82% national average. The school is led by Principal Matthew Jakobsons, with Vice Principal Kat Schroer and a small faculty that includes recognized educators such as Sandra Serna and Tammy Turk.

Name

Sacramento Adventist Academy

Legal name

Sacramento Adventist Academy

Website

https://sacaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sacramento Adventist Academy is a private, faith-based Pre K-12 Christian school in Carmichael, California, serving families seeking Christ-centered college-prep education through Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 faith-based school
• College preparatory academics
• Adventist academy education
• Preschool through 12th grade

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmichael

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Sacramento Adventist Academy generates revenue primarily through tuition charged to enrolled students. The school offers a Finances & Tuition page with published tuition rates for the 2025-2026 school year. Financial aid and scholarships are available to support families, including awards tied to academic achievement and community service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sacramento Adventist Academy is a private Seventh-day Adventist Christian school that delivers Pre K-12 education across preschool (ages 2.5+), elementary (K-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12) divisions on its Carmichael, California campus. The school offers a college-preparatory curriculum that integrates faith-based instruction with Advanced Placement courses, athletics, performing arts, and campus ministries. Revenue is generated principally through annual tuition, supplemented by donations and fundraising events such as the annual gala benefit.

Product overview

Sacramento Adventist Academy is a private Christian school offering a Pre K-12 educational program with a college-preparatory focus. The institution operates as a unified K-12 school with distinct programmatic divisions: Preschool (ages 2.5+), Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Beyond core academics, SAA provides Advanced Placement courses at platinum status, Capitals Athletics competitive sports, and a comprehensive Music and Performing Arts program. The school also maintains Campus Ministries for spiritual development and community outreach programs including a Summer Day Camp and annual Healing Hands Health Clinic. Students receive individualized college and career guidance with pathways to Adventist universities, UC/CSU systems, private colleges, military service, and trade schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAA Preschool: Preschool program for children ages 2.5 and up

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education program for children ages 2.5 and up, preparing students for kindergarten with faith-based curriculum under the Sacramento Adventist Academy umbrella.
• Elementary School Program Grades K-5 educational program combining academic rigor with Christian values, including music, performing arts, and character development for elementary-age students.
• Middle School Program Grades 6-8 transitional program building academic foundations and leadership skills within a Christian learning environment, with opportunities such as weekly service at Carmichael Seventh-day Adventist Community Services.
• High School Program College-preparatory program for grades 9-12 offering Advanced Placement courses, athletics, performing arts, spiritual development, and college counseling aligned with UC-approved curriculum.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Platinum-status College Board AP program offering college-level coursework across multiple subjects for high school students seeking rigorous academic preparation.
• Capitals Athletics Competitive athletics program featuring flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, cross country, and track for middle and high school students, organized under the Capital Athletics brand.
• Music and Performing Arts Program Comprehensive music education including Bel Canto choir (invited to Carnegie Hall), band, orchestra, jazz band, handbell ensemble, and annual musical productions such as Les Misérables and The Pirates of Penzance.
• Campus Ministries Student-led spiritual life programming including weekly Friday chapels, Week of Prayer events, and service projects that integrate faith into daily school life.
• Summer Day Camp Community summer program offering activities for children during summer break, hosted on the Sacramento Adventist Academy campus.
• Healing Hands Free Health Clinic Annual community health event hosted on the Sacramento Adventist Academy campus providing free dental, vision, and medical services to underserved residents in partnership with community service providers.
• Annual Music Gala Benefit Annual fundraising gala featuring student performances, silent auction, raffle items, and a featured guest performer, supporting the school's music and performing arts program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.4% high school graduation rate for Adventist academies in the U.S., compared to a national average of approximately 82% (Journal of Adventist Education, 2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Sierra University (Zapara School of Business)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026SAA freshman English students under teacher Sandra Serna delivered TED-style talks as a breakout session at TEDxLaSierraUniversity 2026. Dr. John Thomas, Dean of La Sierra's Zapara School of Business, recognized the students' work and presented Mrs. Serna with $2,000 to spend on her students. Serna is herself a La Sierra alumna. The partnership provides university-level exposure and validation for SAA students.
• ChristalisminorOthers · 1 March 2025Christalis is referenced as a partner organization on SAA's website, indicating a collaborative relationship within the Seventh-day Adventist educational or church network. Details of the partnership scope are limited in the source material.
• Carmichael SDA Church Community ServicesminorOthersSAA middle school students serve weekly at Carmichael Seventh-day Adventist Community Services, which supports over 200 families. The Christmas programs and concerts raised offerings for this ministry. Healing Hands Health Fair is also hosted at SAA in partnership with community service providers, offering free dental, vision, and medical care to underserved residents.
• Northern California Conference of Seventh-day AdventistscoreOthersSAA is governed as part of the Seventh-day Adventist educational system under the Northern California Conference (NCC). Media inquiries for news organizations are directed through the NCC office (contact: Laurie Trujillo). The NCC provides administrative oversight, accreditation support, and institutional governance for SAA as an Adventist academy.
• Capital Athletics (Athletics Program)minorOthersCapital Athletics (capitalsathletics.org) is the official athletics brand of SAA, organizing sports schedules, rosters, scores, news, and booster club activities for the 'Red C' Capitals teams. Fall sports include flag football, soccer, and volleyball; winter sports include basketball; spring sports include baseball and track.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rio Lindo Adventist Academy: Boarding-oriented Seventh-day Adventist academy in Healdsburg, CA, serving grades 9-12 under the same Northern California Conference governance. Highly comparable as a fellow Adventist secondary school with overlapping curricular, accreditation, and conference oversight structures.
• Pacific Union College Preparatory School: Adventist K-12 school on the Pacific Union College campus in Angwin, CA. Direct peer as a faith-based Adventist academy in Northern California with a similar college-preparatory mission and overlapping feeder networks into Adventist higher education.
• Orangevale Adventist School: Local Seventh-day Adventist K-8 school in the Sacramento suburbs. Competes directly with SAA's preschool and elementary programs for faith-based families in the immediate catchment area.

Regional players

• St. Francis High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Sacramento serving grades 9-12. Comparable as a faith-based private secondary option in the same metro, competing for the same college-bound families though via a different religious tradition.
• Christian Brothers High School: Catholic Lasallian college-preparatory high school in Sacramento. Direct competitor in the private faith-based secondary market with overlapping AP offerings, athletics, and college-prep outcomes positioning.
• Sacramento Waldorf School: Private K-12 school in Sacramento offering Waldorf education with a distinct pedagogical philosophy. Competes for private-school-seeking families in the metro with a different but equally distinctive value proposition and tuition structure.
• Jesuit High School Sacramento: Catholic college-prep high school in Carmichael, sharing the same immediate geographic market as SAA. Comparable faith-based secondary competitor with strong college outcomes and athletic programs targeting the same demographic.
• Country Day School: Independent private K-12 school in Sacramento with a college-preparatory focus. Comparable as a nonsectarian private school competing for the same affluent, college-focused families in the Sacramento metro.
• Forest Lake Christian School: Private Christian K-12 school located in Fair Oaks, CA, immediately adjacent to SAA's Carmichael campus. Competes directly for the same faith-oriented families in the Sacramento suburbs with overlapping tuition bands and academic positioning.
• Bradshaw Christian School: Private Christian K-12 school in the greater Sacramento area offering college-preparatory academics within a faith-based environment. Competes for similar suburban Sacramento families seeking values-driven private education at comparable price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sacramentoadventistacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/SacramentoAdventistAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacadventist
• Xx.com/saacapitals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sacramento-adventist-academy

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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