Orinda Academy is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) college preparatory school and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Orinda Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, or family composition in the administration of its policies, procedures, or admissions process.