The Good Shepherd Academy is an independent, coeducational K–12 classical academy in the Catholic tradition, located in Pomona, CA and proudly serving families from Claremont, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and throughout the Inland Valley. Founded by parents as primary educators, they seek to lead students to Know, Love, and Serve God through a rigorous classical curriculum in obedience to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. With reverent attendance at daily Mass, and Eucharistic adoration, students seek truth, beauty, and goodness that emphasizes virtue, wisdom, and discipline in learning.
The Good Shepherd Academy has both a Traditional school (Monday through Friday) and a one day a week (Friday) Homeschool Academy.
The Good Shepherd Academy is a private, independent Classical Academy in the Catholic tradition. To maintain our independence in every way, The Good Shepherd Academy does not accept any money from state or federal funding. Your financial support is essential to operating our school. The Good Shepherd Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt religious corporation organized under California's Nonprofit Religious Corporation Law.
Jesse Romero refers to The Good Shepherd Academy as an "Ivy League Catholic Institution in Southern California!" Listen to the interview with Joseph Freymann on our media page.
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"The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; he restores my soul."
Psalm 23:1–3
A Message from Our Head of School
"Heartfelt gratitude to all our donors, families and friends for our successful inaugural Gala. We set a goal and with God's grace, we amazingly surpassed it! Our community came together in friendship with a shared purpose to build and grow our school. The Good Shepherd continues to lead us and we will continue to follow Him with trust and patience. Thank you for your kindness and encouragement. Please know that you remain in our daily prayers."
Mrs. Judy Gutierrez
Head of School
Who We Are
Our Catholic Identity
Rooted in faith. Formed in virtue. Ordered to God.
Daily Holy Mass
Students attend daily Mass, anchoring the school day in the source and summit of Catholic life.
Eucharistic Adoration
Regular adoration of the Blessed Sacrament cultivates a spirit of prayer and union with Christ.
Virtue & Character
Formation in the classical virtues — prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance — shapes the whole person.
Classical Wisdom
A rigorous classical curriculum ordered to truth, beauty, and goodness — the hallmarks of a Catholic education.