St. John's is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), which accredits schools in the western U.S.A. based on a rigorous process of self-critical review, peer assessment, external qualification, and a thorough, regular panel review by a dedicated accrediting committee.
The Academy's most recent accreditation review was held in 2022. WASC notified the Academy that it had been granted a six-year term of accreditation from June, 2022 with a one-day visit mid-cycle -- the longest possible period of sustained accreditation -- conveying the Association's conviction that St. John's is performing to the highest standards of K-12 education.
At the conclusion of the 2022 accreditation review, during which the WASC panel observed classes and met with students, teachers, administrators, parents, Board members, and the Church warden of Holy Virgin Cathedral, a report was issued that identified a number of School-wide Areas of Strength recognized by the panel.
Schoolwide Areas of Strength, as recognized by the 2022 Accreditation Report:
SJA has the advantage of a Chaplain who can provide support to individual students who may need more individualized counseling and pastoral support
SJA enjoys a dedicated faculty who demonstrates a high level of commitment to the core values of the school as outlined in its vision and mission.
The school has a part-time Director of Curriculum and Instruction who serves as a college
counselor to help students explore and navigate post-secondary educational opportunities
The Academy has the benefit of community support from various stakeholder groups including families, Holy Virgin Cathedral staff and parishioners, and the wider community.
SJA delivers a rigorous classical education which results in high achievement by students in all grades.
Students at SJA demonstrate high levels of engagement in daily instruction, charism, and community life designed to prepare them for life beyond graduation.