JSerra’s accredited academic program is designed to prepare its students for post-secondary education. As a college preparatory institution, JSerra’s academic program is rigorous and demands high standards. Students are expected to think critically in all of their classes, and extensive writing and reading assignments are integral to much of the curriculum. JSerra also prides itself on the extent to which technology is integrated into the curriculum. Successful students will develop a passion for learning during their time at JSCHS and will challenge themselves in their studies. JSerra offers the advanced student over thirty honors and Advanced Placement classes.  
 
The student teacher ratio at the school is 16 to 1 and the average class size is 23. Upper-division courses often have enrollments of less than ten students to optimize learning. JSerra’s faculty all hold bachelor’s degrees in their academic discipline and most are credentialed and/or have master’s degrees. To continually improve student learning, JSerra’s faculty stay in current in their fields by attending teacher practicums and in-services.
 
The school has eight academic departments: religion, English, social studies, foreign language, mathematics, science, fine arts, and physical education. Elective courses are offered within each of these departments. Students take seven classes per semester (or eight with an optional zero period), with each class meeting four times per week. Course planning at JSerra is a collaborative affair between the school, the student, and the parent to ensure the student is placed in a suitable yet challenging academic environment each year.
 
Through their ability to access their child’s online grade portal using Aeries software, parents are given the opportunity to view their child’s grades at any time as well as see what homework assignments their child was given on a daily basis. JSerra also sends parent academic progress reports four times a year and grade reports following the conclusion of every academic quarter.