[9] The school was founded on January 13, 1906,[10] with six students in a pitched tent on Sanitarium Hill, Loma Linda.

It is bordered on the east by Anderson St. and lies between San Timoteo Creek on the north and the Union Pacific tracks on the south.

LLA does not provide busing for students, but the school can be reached by public transit via Omnitrans fixed-route service and sbX.

[12] The LLA athletics department is dedicated to helping students in "developing a Christ-like character through teamwork, sportsmanship, integrity, honesty, and respect.

LLA's varsity teams include cross-country, flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, golf, baseball, softball, swimming, and badminton.

Junior varsity teams consist of volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, badminton, and flag football.