“Grow in wisdom, statue, and favor with God and man.”
Luke 2:52
Christ Followers – Character Builders – Experiential Learners
Mission
Cultivating successful students by:
– Planting God’s Word in hearts and minds
– Nurturing habits for healthy minds, bodies, and souls
– Growing strong character
– Producing students who think for themselves,
collaborate well, and lead with courage and compassion
Vision
Redding Adventist Academy is a Christ-centered school dedicated to nurturing each student’s unique potential.
Rooted in the love of Christ, we empower students to grow in character, deepen their relationship with God, and thrive as confident, compassionate individuals. We cultivate critical thinking, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning, preparing students for academic success and meaningful service. Our commitment to health and wellness supports students in reaching their full potential—spiritually, mentally, and physically—as they become faithful followers of Christ and impactful members of their communities.
Values
RAA is centered on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the beliefs of the Christian Seventh-day Adventist Church, as expressed in our following Core Values:
Connection – Develop honest, growing relationships with our students, parents, churches, and our loving God.
Character – Ensure our actions are consistent with our Christ-centered values and reflect the image of God in all that we do.
Excellence – Commit to a growth mindset persistently pursuing academic excellence focusing on what we don’t understand through grit, determination and experiential learning.
Service – Seek to reflect the heart of God through actively engaging in service to others.
Whole Person – Recognize the need for a balanced life in the development of intellect, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing through wellness principles.
History
Established in 1933, RAA first opened its doors in a stone building on Freebridge Street.
After a couple of moves, the current school property was purchased in 1953 and the first building was erected. That makes RAA over 80 years old (young)!
We praise God for His constant blessing on RAA and continue to ask for His guidance and presence in the lives of each student that walks through its doors.