NOVA Academy takes great pride in upholding meticulous standards of quality and accountability. For example, WASC accreditation validates the integrity of NOVA’s programs and UCOP approval of NOVA’s core courses supports our students’ admission into UC schools and other colleges. This diligence results in a proven record of academic excellence that promotes our students’ success, now and into the future.
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U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools – 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
California Distinguished School – 2019
U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools Silver Medal Winner – 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
NOVA is a tight-knit community that focuses on the success of its students academically.
NOVA offers countless college classes and ensures that every child reaches their fullest potential.
The culture of the school is positive and focuses the kids on succeeding in life.
College courses and the tutorial program help me learn new, interesting things.
The smaller class size and emphasis on a family environment has renewed a sense of hope and a "I can do this" spirit.
I’m very pleased to know that there’s a high school that actually focuses on my kids’ academic education.
This school offers an atmosphere where you can be close to your teachers and peers as if you were family.
NOVA helps us be prepared for college not just as students, but as a friend, peer, and person.
It is a small school filled with teachers who care.
You can see that the teachers and administrators care about the students.