Glendale Adventist Academy

What Glendale Adventist Academy does

Glendale Adventist Academy (GAA) is a private, nonprofit TK-12 Christian school located at 700 Kimlin Drive in Glendale, California, founded in 1907 and operated by the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. It serves approximately 414 students across Elementary (TK-6), Junior High (7-8), and Academy (9-12) divisions, supported by 23 certified teachers at an 18:1 student-teacher ratio. GAA holds dual accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC, since 1964) and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities (since 1936), and reports a 98% college acceptance rate supported by 21 AP and Honors courses.

The school's academic program integrates a Christ-centered mission with college preparatory academics, fine arts (visual arts, band, choir, chorale, jazz band, drama with a Thespian Society chapter), athletics (CIF Southern Section, Liberty Independence League), and co-curricular organizations including the National Honor Society and Student Association. Specialized offerings include an International Students Program with visa and guardianship support, summer enrichment programs (Camp Cedar Falls, Brains & Motion, Music Camp), and Vacation Bible School. The technology stack consists of commodity ed-tools — Google Classroom for learning management, FACTS Family Portal for grades and SIS, FACTS Tuition Management for billing, FACTS Financial Aid for assistance applications, ClassDojo for parent-teacher communication, and PikMyKid (effective 2026-27) for student pickup — with no proprietary technology or AI capabilities disclosed.

GAA's revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring annual tuition billed per grade tier (TK-6, 7-8, 9-12), with tuition assistance and scholarships layered on top to support access. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the school website, online application through FACTS, scheduled campus tours, an annual Open House event in January, and referral-driven enrollment through the Seventh-day Adventist church network and alumni community. The school also accepts donations via PayPal and operates as part of the broader Pacific Union Conference network.

Name

Glendale Adventist Academy

Legal name

Glendale Adventist Academy

Website

https://glendaleacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Glendale Adventist Academy is a nonprofit TK-12 private Christian school in Glendale, California, serving roughly 414 students with 23 certified teachers. Founded in 1907 and owned by the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, it offers dual-accredited college preparatory academics integrated with faith-based education, fine arts, and athletics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school
• College preparatory
• TK-12 tuition programs
• Adventist education

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments for TK-12 education. Tuition rates vary by grade level and program (2026-2027 rates available via PDF). The school also offers tuition assistance and scholarships to support accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Glendale Adventist Academy is a private TK-12 college-preparatory Christian school in Glendale, California, founded in 1907. It sells tuition-based enrollment across Elementary (TK-6), Junior High (7-8), and High School (9-12) programs, integrating Seventh-day Adventist faith and values with rigorous academics. Revenue is generated through recurring annual tuition, supplemented by tuition assistance, scholarships, and donations.

Product overview

Glendale Adventist Academy offers a unified TK-12 private Christian education program. The core offering is the comprehensive TK-12 Education Program, which encompasses the Elementary Program (TK-6), Junior High Program (7-8), and High School Program (9-12). These are supplemented by specialized programs including the International Students Program for global learners, Summer Programs (featuring Camp Cedar Falls, Brains & Motion camps, and Music Camp), and Vacation Bible School. The high school program includes Fine Arts and Athletics as integral components. All programs are integrated through FACTS Student Information System for academic management, Google Classroom for learning delivery, and FACTS for tuition and financial aid processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Program (TK-6) Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade education focusing on developmental philosophy, spiritual foundations, academic fundamentals, and character development through social-emotional learning aligned with the CA SEL Framework and Seventh-day Adventist standards-based curriculum.
• Junior High Program (7-8) 7th and 8th grade program preparing students for high school academics with differentiated instruction, social-emotional learning, and Bible curriculum based on the Encounter curriculum and Seventh-day Adventist standards.
• High School Program (9-12) College-preparatory high school program with 21 AP and Honors courses, spiritual development through Bible classes, chapels, retreats, and mission trips, plus fine arts, athletics, and leadership opportunities.
• International Students Program Enrollment program for international students that includes visa support, English proficiency requirements, guardianship authorization, and cultural integration initiatives, available alongside standard academic programs.
• Summer Programs Summer enrichment programming that includes Camp Cedar Falls (three age-tiered week-long camps), Brains & Motion academic and activity camps, and a two-week Music Camp, available to enrolled and prospective families.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Week-long faith-based summer program for children entering TK through 6th grade, featuring music, teaching, skits, games, crafts, snacks, and a concluding family concert.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% college acceptance rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreOthersAccrediting body providing educational accreditation services to public and private schools, colleges, and universities in California, Hawaii, Guam, and the Pacific Basin. GAA has held WASC accreditation since 1964.
• Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools and Colleges (AAA)coreOthersDenominational accreditation body for Seventh-day Adventist educational institutions. GAA first earned SDA accreditation in 1936 and maintains continuous accreditation.
• Southern California Conference (SCC) of Seventh-day AdventistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe conference owns and operates GAA. The SCC's Office of Education staff are dedicated to helping GAA and sister schools in the conference thrive. GAA is part of the largest Protestant educational system in the world.
• Pacific Union ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional conference covering Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. Supports Adventist education and healthcare in the Pacific Southwest region.
• California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Southern SectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState athletic association governing high school sports in California. GAA is a member competing in the Liberty Independence League, allowing participation in regional athletics against other member schools.
• National Honor Society (NHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization based on four pillars: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. GAA has a local chapter of NHS with specific eligibility requirements for student membership.
• FACTS Management (formerly RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchool management software provider used for FACTS Family Portal (student information system), gradebook access, and tuition payment management. Families use FACTS for enrollment applications and tuition payments.
• Rio Lindo AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdventist academy that participates in athletic tournaments with GAA, including flag football and volleyball weekend competitions.
• Loma Linda AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdventist academy participating in athletic tournaments with GAA, including flag football and volleyball weekend competitions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Polytechnic School: A leading nonsectarian independent K-12 day school in Pasadena, CA, drawing from similar Glendale/LA feeder demographics with a comprehensive college-prep curriculum, AP courses, and athletics.
• Campbell Hall: A prominent nonsectarian independent K-12 day school in Studio City/North Hollywood, CA, competing for the same academically ambitious families across the greater LA region with comparable AP offerings and college outcomes.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: A large Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school in San Jose, CA, with comparable AP curriculum depth, faith-based mission, and 98%+ college placement rates — a benchmark for what a faith-based college-prep model can scale to.
• Flintridge Preparatory School: A well-established nonsectarian private 7-12 college-prep school in La Cañada Flintridge, CA, competing for the same academically-oriented families in the Glendale/LA region with greater resources and broader AP offerings.
• Mayfield Senior School: A Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in Pasadena, CA, that competes for faith-oriented families seeking rigorous secondary education in the greater Glendale/LA market.

Direct peers

• Rio Lindo Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist boarding and day academy in Healdsburg, CA, with parallel faith-based K-12 college-prep offering and athletic partnerships with GAA — directly comparable in mission, curriculum, and denominational network.
• Providence High School: A Catholic, values-based college-preparatory high school in Burbank, CA, offering a parallel faith-integrated secondary education experience that competes with GAA's high school program for the same pool of LA-area families.
• Adventist Academy of Los Angeles: A Southern California Conference Seventh-day Adventist K-12 academy serving the greater LA area, competing for similar faith-based family enrollment with overlapping curriculum and accreditation.
• Loma Linda Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 academy in Loma Linda, CA, with similar dual accreditation, faith-based college-prep curriculum, and CIF athletics participation — a close network partner already identified by GAA for athletic competition.

Others

• Pacific Union College: A Seventh-day Adventist college in Angwin, CA, within the Pacific Union Conference network — not a direct competitor but an institutional feeder/partner that supports GAA's college-prep pathway through shared Adventist educational philosophy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gaacougars

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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