Meet Your Principal

Mr. Jacob Theis grew up in the Yucaipa Valley and is returning to the Inland Empire to serve the community that shaped him as Principal of Scholarship Prep Upland. After more than a decade building his educational career in Los Angeles, he is ready for this next chapter.

With over ten years of experience in public education, including four years as Assistant Principal and one year as Principal at Magnolia Science Academy in Los Angeles, Mr. Theis brings a depth of experience to this role. His journey in education started as a physical educator. In this role, he discovered early on that the relationships he built with students mattered just as much as anything he taught them. That belief has driven his leadership ever since.

Along the way, he built meaningful community partnerships with organizations including the LA Department of Mental Health, LA County Metro, West Los Angeles College, and California State University, Dominguez Hills, and developed support systems designed to make sure every student gets what they need to succeed.

Mr. Theis leads by putting people first. He is committed to knowing his community, understanding its strengths, and showing up with genuine care for every student, family, and staff member. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from California State University, San Bernardino, and a Master's degree in Education from California Baptist University.

Outside of school, he is a proud husband and father of two young children. He loves sports, car culture, and is happiest when there is dessert involved.