Future Ready.

Tuition Free.

Best High Schools National Badge Year 2025

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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.

Visit Our Campus

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:

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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.

Upcoming Events

Connect with NOVA Academy all year long through events designed for current and prospective students and families. Join us!

Apr
30
Thu
2026
Family Movie Night @ NOVA Academy Lawn
Apr 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

New and prospective NOVA families are invited to watch Jumanji under the stars at this free event! Pizza and popcorn will be served. The first 25 families to arrive will receive a free NOVA blanket!

May
1
Fri
2026
Senior Exit Interviews @ NOVA Academy
May 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

All seniors are required to complete exit portfolios that contain a heartfelt collection of work to represent their reflections and achievements in academic studies, personal growth, and extracurricular activities. This project culminates in a formal panel presentation and interview with working professionals, community leaders, and educators.

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The next meeting of NOVA Academy’s Board of Directors has been changed to Wednesday, March 11 (previously March 12).