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History
On January 13, 1906,
Loma Linda Academy humbly began with six students in a tent pitched on the side of Sanitarium Hill in Loma Linda, California.
The following year, enrollment grew to twelve. This class with teacher Mrs. Otis Fisher, posed for the picture. By 1917, high school students were also attending and LLA graduated its first class in 1921. In order to meet the needs of the thriving school, a building, later known as Franz Hall, was built in the 1930s.
Through the years, LLA has gratefully counted many blessings and dealt with many challenges, including fires and floods. More than 8,000 alumni have filled the hallways since that humble beginning. Now, over 100 years later, the school has undergone major renovations including new classrooms, gymnasiums, administration facilities, and student "quad" areas. Although the Children's Center, Elementary, Junior High and High School now have their own areas of the campus, they are one in purpose.
As part of one of the largest and oldest K-12 parochial school networks in the world, Loma Linda Academy draws from years of experience in Bible curriculum. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has over 9,500 educational institutions operating in over 200 countries around the world with over 2 million students worldwide.
Currently, LLA is educating more than 1,300 students for eternity.
Discover More About Seventh-day Adventist Christians
Adventist History
The Seventh-day Adventist church grew in the mid 1840s during the Second Great Awakening, a time of religious revival in the United States. Its first members came from the Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Christian Connection congregations, but over the following decades the denomination has grown into a worldwide church with millions of members. The church is well known for its excellence in healthcare, education, and human service activities.
Adventist Mission
From the very beginning, Adventists have focused on the importance of education and healthcare in improving people's lives. In fact, Adventists run the next-largest denominational education system in the world, second only to the Catholic system. Adventist hospitals and clinics are also numerous, including Loma Linda University Medical Center. You'll find at least one Adventist healthcare center in many major metropolitan areas in North America. Adventists are also actively providing schools and hospitals where they are needed around the world.
The Adventist Lifestyle
One of the founding principles of the Adventist church is a healthy lifestyle based on a balanced combination of exercise, diet, and trust in God. Adventists are generally vegetarian, and do not smoke or drink alcohol. They operate successful stop-smoking clinics worldwide. Loma Linda, California, a primarily Adventist community, was recently named by researcher Dan Buettner a "blue zone" or "longevity oasis" where the residents not only have the longest life expectancy on earth, but are happier and healthier, too.
Adventists Today
Today the worldwide Adventist church has over 20 million members in more than 215 countries. Adventists operate 7500+ schools worldwide with nearly 1.5 million students. They also run 198 hospitals worldwide, 133 nursing homes and retirement centers, 329 clinics and dispensaries, and 21 orphanages and children's homes. In addition, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International, a disaster relief organization, funds over 700 projects in 131 countries helping over 11 million people.
FAQ
What does the name "Seventh-day Adventist" refer to?
The name "Seventh-day Adventist" refers to two core beliefs. Respecting the fourth of God's Ten Commandments, Adventists worship on Saturday, the seventh day of the week. "Adventist" refers to Jesus Christ's promise to return and take his followers home to heaven. Adventists believe in the imminent advent, or return, of Jesus Christ. You can find out more about Adventists at
www.adventist.org
.
Does my family have to be Adventist for my child to attend an Adventist school?
Loma Linda Academy welcomes students from other religious traditions and creates a safe space for all students to learn. Seventh-day Adventist Christian beliefs and values are presented in a positive way in all classes and activities.
Will an Adventist school try to turn my child into a Seventh-day Adventist?
At an Adventist school, students' freedom to think for themselves is respected and nurtured, and students are encouraged to learn how to make good moral decisions regardless of their creed or belief system. One key Adventist principle is that no one should be pressured into church membership, but join willingly as they choose. Children of Adventist parents become baptized members only when they are old enough to make the decision consciously and responsibly.
Are Adventist schools accredited?
Every Adventist school is accredited by a state or national accrediting body. In addition, the church office of education also operates a comprehensive accrediting process to maintain a high standard of excellence in all Adventist schools.
Do they provide as complete an education as other public or private schools?
We think you'll find, as an ongoing study is finding, that on average Adventist schools are better places to learn than any other.
Ministry Partners
All Nations African Church of Seventh-day Adventists
Alsad SDA Spanish Church
Azure Hills Church
Campus Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church
Colton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Highland SDA Spanish Church
Inland Empire Filipino Church of Seventh-day Adventists
Loma Linda Chinese SDA Church
Loma Linda Filipino Church
Loma Linda Indonesian Seventh-day Adventist Church
Loma Linda Korean Seventh-day Adventist Church
Loma Linda University Church of Seventh-day Adventists
San Bernardino Community SDA Church
San Bernardino Spanish SDA Church
Southeast Asia Adventist Community Church
Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Office of Education
Valley Fellowship Church of Seventh-day Adventists
Victoria Seventh-day Adventist Church
Waterman Visayan Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church
Loma Linda Academy
10656 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
909-796-0161
Mission.
It is the mission
of
Loma Linda Academy
for all to:
• Grow in God’s Grace
• Thrive Intellectually
• Develop True Friendships
• Embrace Healthful Living
©2025 Loma Linda Academy. All Rights Reserved
myLLA
Admissions
arrow
Why Choose LLA?
FAQ
Spring Tours
Apply Now
Inquire
Admissions
arrow
International Students
Re-enroll
Pay Tuition
Tuition and Financial Aid
arrow
PFE K-8 / PFE 9-12 Scholarship
Tour
Kindergarten Readiness Workshop
Schools
arrow
Children's Center
Elementary
arrow
Kindergarten
Middle School Transition
Junior High
High School
arrow
SACE
Student Life
arrow
Campus Ministries
Music
TIE Program
After School Care
Student Resources
arrow
College Counseling
Library
2022 Scholarships
Athletics
LLA Trips & Apparel
Support LLA
arrow
Ways to Give
arrow
Endowments
Legacy Giving
Impact Fund
arrow
Launch
Impact Elementary
Impact Junior High
Impact High School
Impact Giving Form
Student Aid Fund
Impact Fund
Roadrunner Golf
Endowment Scholarships
Junior High Renovation
arrow
Ribbon Cutting
Giving FAQ
Advancement News
arrow
Advancement News Archive
Alumni
arrow
Alumni Welcome
Homecoming
arrow
Alumni Homecoming Survey
Alumni Update Form
Alumni Directory
Alumni Reflections
About
arrow
Welcome
Contact
Directory
Uniforms
History
Volunteer
arrow
Home & School
Health Office
Roadrunner Golf
Calendar • News
arrow
LLA Calendar
Lunch Menu
Canvas Login
Privacy Policy
(909) 796-0161
About
History
On January 13, 1906,
Loma Linda Academy humbly began with six students in a tent pitched on the side of Sanitarium Hill in Loma Linda, California.
The following year, enrollment grew to twelve. This class with teacher Mrs. Otis Fisher, posed for the picture. By 1917, high school students were also attending and LLA graduated its first class in 1921. In order to meet the needs of the thriving school, a building, later known as Franz Hall, was built in the 1930s.
Through the years, LLA has gratefully counted many blessings and dealt with many challenges, including fires and floods. More than 8,000 alumni have filled the hallways since that humble beginning. Now, over 100 years later, the school has undergone major renovations including new classrooms, gymnasiums, administration facilities, and student "quad" areas. Although the Children's Center, Elementary, Junior High and High School now have their own areas of the campus, they are one in purpose.
As part of one of the largest and oldest K-12 parochial school networks in the world, Loma Linda Academy draws from years of experience in Bible curriculum. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has over 9,500 educational institutions operating in over 200 countries around the world with over 2 million students worldwide.
Currently, LLA is educating more than 1,300 students for eternity.
Discover More About Seventh-day Adventist Christians
Adventist History
The Seventh-day Adventist church grew in the mid 1840s during the Second Great Awakening, a time of religious revival in the United States. Its first members came from the Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Christian Connection congregations, but over the following decades the denomination has grown into a worldwide church with millions of members. The church is well known for its excellence in healthcare, education, and human service activities.
Adventist Mission
From the very beginning, Adventists have focused on the importance of education and healthcare in improving people's lives. In fact, Adventists run the next-largest denominational education system in the world, second only to the Catholic system. Adventist hospitals and clinics are also numerous, including Loma Linda University Medical Center. You'll find at least one Adventist healthcare center in many major metropolitan areas in North America. Adventists are also actively providing schools and hospitals where they are needed around the world.
The Adventist Lifestyle
One of the founding principles of the Adventist church is a healthy lifestyle based on a balanced combination of exercise, diet, and trust in God. Adventists are generally vegetarian, and do not smoke or drink alcohol. They operate successful stop-smoking clinics worldwide. Loma Linda, California, a primarily Adventist community, was recently named by researcher Dan Buettner a "blue zone" or "longevity oasis" where the residents not only have the longest life expectancy on earth, but are happier and healthier, too.
Adventists Today
Today the worldwide Adventist church has over 20 million members in more than 215 countries. Adventists operate 7500+ schools worldwide with nearly 1.5 million students. They also run 198 hospitals worldwide, 133 nursing homes and retirement centers, 329 clinics and dispensaries, and 21 orphanages and children's homes. In addition, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International, a disaster relief organization, funds over 700 projects in 131 countries helping over 11 million people.
FAQ
What does the name "Seventh-day Adventist" refer to?
The name "Seventh-day Adventist" refers to two core beliefs. Respecting the fourth of God's Ten Commandments, Adventists worship on Saturday, the seventh day of the week. "Adventist" refers to Jesus Christ's promise to return and take his followers home to heaven. Adventists believe in the imminent advent, or return, of Jesus Christ. You can find out more about Adventists at
www.adventist.org
.
Does my family have to be Adventist for my child to attend an Adventist school?
Loma Linda Academy welcomes students from other religious traditions and creates a safe space for all students to learn. Seventh-day Adventist Christian beliefs and values are presented in a positive way in all classes and activities.
Will an Adventist school try to turn my child into a Seventh-day Adventist?
At an Adventist school, students' freedom to think for themselves is respected and nurtured, and students are encouraged to learn how to make good moral decisions regardless of their creed or belief system. One key Adventist principle is that no one should be pressured into church membership, but join willingly as they choose. Children of Adventist parents become baptized members only when they are old enough to make the decision consciously and responsibly.
Are Adventist schools accredited?
Every Adventist school is accredited by a state or national accrediting body. In addition, the church office of education also operates a comprehensive accrediting process to maintain a high standard of excellence in all Adventist schools.
Do they provide as complete an education as other public or private schools?
We think you'll find, as an ongoing study is finding, that on average Adventist schools are better places to learn than any other.
Ministry Partners
All Nations African Church of Seventh-day Adventists
Alsad SDA Spanish Church
Azure Hills Church
Campus Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church
Colton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Highland SDA Spanish Church
Inland Empire Filipino Church of Seventh-day Adventists
Loma Linda Chinese SDA Church
Loma Linda Filipino Church
Loma Linda Indonesian Seventh-day Adventist Church
Loma Linda Korean Seventh-day Adventist Church
Loma Linda University Church of Seventh-day Adventists
San Bernardino Community SDA Church
San Bernardino Spanish SDA Church
Southeast Asia Adventist Community Church
Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Office of Education
Valley Fellowship Church of Seventh-day Adventists
Victoria Seventh-day Adventist Church
Waterman Visayan Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church
Loma Linda Academy
10656 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
909-796-0161
Mission.
It is the mission
of
Loma Linda Academy
for all to:
• Grow in God’s Grace
• Thrive Intellectually
• Develop True Friendships
• Embrace Healthful Living
©2025 Loma Linda Academy. All Rights Reserved