Future Ready.

Tuition Free.

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At NOVA Academy, we provide students from all backgrounds and walks of life with a nurturing yet academically rigorous environment and skills to succeed in the future. Our dedication to personalized support, college readiness, and career planning includes the opportunity to take high school and college classes at the same time—for FREE.

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See our faculty in action, peek into our classrooms, and learn more about what makes NOVA Academy different from other schools!

Student Benefits

NOVA Academy provides a dynamic, well-rounded high school experience that features distinctive advantages for students grades 9-12:

Academic Excellence

Recognized as a Best High School nationally by U.S. News & World Report

Personal Approach

Every student is known by name and supported individually

Early College

Students earn college credit through UCI and College of the Desert

Family Environment

Caring, welcoming community where all students can thrive

Career Preparation

Choosing college courses helps students explore career pathways

Future Ready

Students are equipped for success in college, career, and life

Student Experience

Hear what students, parents, and alumni have to say about their experience at NOVA Academy.

David Garcia-Perez

Student

I came to NOVA Academy because a lot of my family has graduated from here. I am happy that I get to experience all that NOVA has to offer, like their family and college classes.

Rotciv Cabrera-Acosta

Student

I appreciate the college courses we are given and the guidance we get from staff. I enjoy that we are ONE BIG FAMILY.

Carlos Toruno

Parent

NOVA Academy is a safe place for kids. Free of drugs and violence. Teachers and staff are very professional with everyone. We are glad to have our son completing high school at NOVA.

Ericka Aispuro

Student

I enjoy attending NOVA Academy because of the small campus, the student climate, and the college classes they have to offer as part of their dual enrollment through College of the Desert and UCI.

Nayeli Adame

Student

Family has been my favorite experience at NOVA Academy. I get to spend time every day with the classmates I am going to graduate with. We get to grow and learn together

Michael Etheridge

Parent

NOVA is the best charter high school in the Valley. They have the most interactive teachers and staff. They are most attentive to parents and students. Their Parent University is second to none.

Ceejay Perdomo

Student

I enjoy attending NOVA Academy because it is very family oriented. I appreciate all the attention and the opportunity to attend college courses for free.