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High School in Carmichael, CA — Where College Prep Meets Christian Purpose

High School Visitation DAY

Join us for an inside look at our campus, faculty, and community. Discover what makes our school an exceptional place to learn and grow.

Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

SAA's grades 9–12 program prepares students for top colleges, meaningful careers, and lives grounded in faith.

Sacramento Adventist Academy’s high school program gives grades 9–12 students in Carmichael, CA a college-preparatory education built around academic depth, hands-on learning, and genuine Christian community. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students at private schools consistently outperform their peers on college readiness measures — and SAA’s AP course offerings, arts programs, and experienced faculty are designed to deliver exactly that.

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What Makes High School Different At SAA

SAA AP Calculus

📚 AP Courses Across Core Disciplines

From AP Calculus to AP Biology and AP World History, SAA offers college-level coursework that earns real college credit.

Applied Arts - Guitar Making

🎨 Arts, Music, Tech, and Maker Spaces

Students build electric guitars in Woodshop, design robots at the Robotics Faire, and perform in full theatrical productions — all before graduation.

Student Week of Prayer 2026 Day 2

✝️ Faith at the Center

 A four-year Bible sequence, campus ministries, mission trip opportunities, and a community that takes spiritual growth as seriously as academic achievement. Faith as a whole school.

National Honor Society

A College-Prep Curriculum Built for Real Readiness

SAA’s high school program offers more than 40 courses across 10 subject areas — including 9 Advanced Placement courses, a full arts and music program, technology electives, and hands-on courses you won’t find at most schools.

Students graduate ready for four-year universities, not just technically eligible. The workload, the writing expectations, and the analytical thinking required in AP English, AP Chemistry, and AP Calculus reflect what college actually demands.

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AP Classes at SAA

A Platinum-Level AP Program — Top 7% in the Nation

SAA is recognized by College Board as a Platinum AP School — a distinction earned by fewer than 7% of AP schools in the United States. Platinum is the highest honor in the AP School Honor Roll program, awarded to schools with exceptional AP participation rates, student success rates, and institutional support for college-level learning.

SAA offers 9 AP courses across math, science, history, and English — with open enrollment, meaning any student can take an AP course without barriers to access.

Students who earn qualifying scores on AP exams can enter college with credit already on the books, reducing tuition costs before they ever step onto a campus.

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Sacramento Adventist Academy Les Miserables high school musical actors and students take their final bow to thunderous applause.

High School Is More Than a Transcript

The experiences students carry into adulthood aren’t always the ones that show up on a grade report. SAA’s high school gives students real stages, real tools, and real responsibility.

  • Performing Arts — Band, Choir, Bel Canto, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and full musical productions give students performance experience in front of live audiences.
  • Engineering and Digital Media — Students design and build original projects for the annual Art and Engineering Faire and graduate with a portfolio of digital media work spanning video, web design, and SEO.
  • Woodshop — One of SAA’s signature courses. Students build electric guitars and basses from raw materials — shaping bodies, wiring electronics, and completing a final setup.
  • Athletics — Varsity and JV programs across football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, track, cross country, and golf through Capital Athletics.
  • Campus Ministries — Chapel, community service, and mission opportunities are built into the school year, not offered as add-ons.

Thinking about SAA for Your High Schooler?

The best next step is a campus visit. See the classrooms, meet the faculty, and talk with students currently enrolled.

Meet the Faculty

Our high school faculty bring subject-matter depth and genuine investment in student growth. From veteran AP teachers to working artists and engineers, SAA’s staff know their fields — and their students. Meet the Full High School Staff →

We also have multi-cohort staff who teach at the Elementary through High School level. Meet the Multi-Cohort School Staff →

Common Questions About SAA High School

Is SAA accredited?

Yes. Sacramento Adventist Academy is fully accredited. See our accreditation details →

No. SAA welcomes students and families from all faith backgrounds who are looking for a values-centered, college-preparatory education.

SAA fields varsity and JV teams in football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, track and field, cross country, and golf. All athletics are run through Capital Athletics.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re a rising freshman, a transfer student, or a parent still doing research, we’d love to connect.

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