Gem State Adventist Academy committed to reflecting the teaching, compassion, intellectual acuity, creativity, leadership, example, sacrifice, and grace of Jesus. All teachers are certified through the State of Idaho and the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist. Gem State's curriculum complies with State of Idaho and the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist standards for curriculum. Gem State Adventist Academy is accredited the Northwest Accreditation Commission, the Accrediting Association of Seventh-Day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities, Inc. and the National Council for Private School Accreditation. The required curriculum includes classes in the following subject areas: Religion, English, Oral Communications, Social Studies, Mathematics,
Gem State Adventist Academy Science, Physical Education, Health, Computer Applications, Fine Arts, and Electives. Over 90% of Gem State students go on to college many to Walla Walla University. All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together in the auditorium for an hour-long chapel service. As well there is a daily 20 minute chaple. Outside the classrooms there is year-round spiritually