God’s Truth for Today’s Youth Since 1951
Founded on the unmistakable purpose of providing quality academic instruction without compromising God’s Truth, Sunshine Bible Academy has been shaping faithful leaders from the heart of South Dakota for over 75 years.
Empowering Today’s Youth to Apply God’s Truth
Students attending Sunshine Bible Academy are provided an accredited academic program in an atmosphere supportive of spiritual, social, and physical development according to a Biblical philosophy of life.
We believe that Sunshine Bible Academy exists to assist parents with their responsibility to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord by integrating God’s truth in all areas of life.
Activities and opportunities are provided to develop a respect for lifelong learning, meet the diversity of individual needs and learning styles, enhance responsible citizenship, and promote essential skills in reading, writing, critical thinking, reasoning, and problem solving.
The SBA Family
Everything we do is guided by four pillars that shape students into confident, faith-driven leaders ready to impact the world for Christ.
Servant Leadership
Students are provided opportunities to serve God and others with humble attitudes while living courageously as Christian leaders in their communities and beyond.
Biblical Foundation
Students are prepared to view all of life through the lens of Scripture, to deepen their commitment to Christ, and to develop personal convictions that guide them for a lifetime.
Academic Excellence
Students are challenged and equipped in all subject areas, prepared to succeed in the world they live in and to bring glory to God in their pursuits through rigorous, accredited academics.
Family
Students are surrounded by a loving environment extending beyond the classroom, where care and concern for one another are demonstrated, relationships are cultivated, and spiritual growth is encouraged.
More Than a School — A Way of Life
As a Christian boarding school in Miller, South Dakota, SBA offers a unique combination of faith, academics, and real-world preparation that you simply will not find anywhere else.
5-Day & 7-Day Boarding Options
Students live, learn, and grow together in a supportive community. Tuition assistance can cover up to 50% of boarding costs, making SBA accessible to families who value a Christ-centered education.
Hands-On Vocational Programs
SBA is home to the only FFA chapter at a non-public school in South Dakota. Students earn welding certifications, dual college credit, and hands-on experience in agriscience, building trades, and livestock management.
Faith at the Center of Everything
Bible classes, daily chapel, and a Christ-centered curriculum ensure students grow spiritually alongside their academic development. Every subject is taught through the lens of Scripture.
Founded on Faith, Built to Last
On March 27, 1951, the Articles of Incorporation for Sunshine Bible Academy were signed, establishing a school with a clear and enduring purpose: providing quality education grounded in the truths of Scripture.
The founders envisioned a high school and educational institution dedicated to the general education of youth in the essentials of culture, arts, and sciences — with emphasis on Christian doctrines and the ethics revealed in the Holy Scriptures.
The Articles of Incorporation include a permanent clause ensuring that this founding purpose can never be amended, modified, altered, or changed. More than seven decades later, that commitment remains as strong as the day the doors first opened in Miller, South Dakota.
Today, SBA continues to build on that rich heritage — combining a rigorous accredited academic program with hands-on vocational training, competitive athletics, and a faith-centered boarding school experience that prepares students to lead with confidence and conviction.
Get to Know SBA
Faculty & Staff
Meet the dedicated teachers and staff who pour into students daily, providing mentorship both in and out of the classroom.
Meet Our TeamSpiritual Life
Chapel, Bible classes, and ministry opportunities form the spiritual foundation of every student’s experience at SBA.
Spiritual LifeDoctrinal Statement
Read the foundational beliefs that have guided Sunshine Bible Academy since 1951 and continue to anchor our teaching today.
Our BeliefsSunshine Bible Academy has a rich and cherished history, having been founded with the unmistakable purpose of providing quality academic instruction without compromising God’s Truth. The relationships our children have built and the faith foundation they have gained here are priceless.
Ready to Become Part of the SBA Family?
Discover how Sunshine Bible Academy can provide your student with an education rooted in faith, academic excellence, and lifelong community. Reach out today to learn more.