The King's Academy (California)

The King's Academy is a private, Christian junior and senior high school in Sunnyvale, California, US. It is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.[1] It was founded in 1991 and is housed on the former campus of Sunnyvale High School.[2]

The King's Academy
Address
562 N. Britton Avenue,

Sunnyvale
,
California
94085
Coordinates37.386534°N 122.011959°W / 37.386534; -122.011959
Information
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Opened1991
FoundersJack and Allegra McBirney
Head of schoolJeff Freeman
Grades6-12
Enrollment956 (2022–2023 school year)
Student to teacher ratio12:1
Color(s)    Navy and yellow
Team nameKnights
AccreditationAssociation of Christian Schools International
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Websitewww.tka.org

Student Body

Total enrollment is just over 950 students, about 60% high school students and 40% junior high. In the 2016–2018 school year, about 42% of students were Asian, 36% White, 12% Multi-Racial, 5% Hispanic/Latino, 2% Black and 1% Other. There were also 22 international students.[3]

Courses

The school offers 18 Advanced Placement courses.[1]

The King's Academy has 9 departments.[4]

  1. Bible
  2. Computer Science & Engineering
  3. English
  4. Mathematics
  5. Physical Education
  6. Science
  7. Social Studies
  8. Visual and Performing Arts (which includes)
    1. Art
    2. Dance
    3. Music
    4. Theater
  9. World Languages

Music

The King's Academy offers the following music courses:[4]

  • Choir / Concert Choir
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Wind Ensemble
  • Strings / String Ensemble / String Orchestra
  • Jazz

Language courses

The King's Academy offers the following language courses:[4] (An H Indicates it as an honors class)

Sports

As of 2018, the school has programs in baseball, basketball, cross country, dance, diving, drill team, flag football, football, golf, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, and weightlifting.[1] In the mid-2010s, the head football coach was Michael Johnson, former assistant coach of the San Francisco 49ers.[5] In 2017, former professional Canadian football player, Pete Lavorato took over as head football coach.[6] Relief pitcher, Joe Biagini played at the school in the mid-2000s.

References
  1. "The King's Academy". Private SchoolReview. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  2. Garvin Thomas (October 15, 2014). "Private School Goes Above and Beyond To Preserve History Of Closed Sunnyvale High School". KNTV.
  3. "TKA at a Glance". The King's Academy. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  4. "The King's Academy: Course Catalog". www.tka.org. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  5. Darren Sabedra (September 9, 2016) [September 7, 2016]. "Ex-49ers assistant and his college-prospect son lead The King's Academy". San Jose Mercury News.
  6. "High school football: Pete Lavorato leaves Sacred Heart Prep for The King's Academy". The Mercury News. 2017-03-22. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
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