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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall B+
Matriculation B
Academics A-
Extracurriculars B+
Geo & Community A+
Reviews B+
We understand what an important decision high school is for your family and we invite you to experience Maranatha for yourself! We are convinced of the dramatic influence a Christ-centered education has on a child's future, especially during the formational high school years. At Maranatha, students are challenged to be intentional learners, invested citizens, students of Christ, and skilled communicators. As you look at Maranatha, we are confident you will be pleased with the small class size, impressive number of AP and Honors courses, and the prestigious universities to which our alumni matriculate. More than just notable statistics, we invite you to tour our impressive grounds and welcome your attendance at one of our admissions events where you will experience the energy and enthusiasm of both Maranatha students and faculty. Thank you for your interest in Maranatha High School! We look forward to meeting you. For Admissions questions or to schedule a personal tour, please contact the Admissions Office at 626-817-4021 or admissions@mhs-hs.org.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$29,200
Enrollment
530
International Students
12%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
54%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:11
AP
25
Average SAT Score
1263
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
17.5

Matriculation

College Matriculation

(2026)
Ranking University/College Students
#6 Stanford University 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
LAC #4 Pomona College 1 +
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#28 Wake Forest University 1 +

Academics

AP Scores

(2025)
Number of students who took AP tests
271
Number of tests taken
642
18%
29%
26%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(25)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics 2
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics 2
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Precalculus
Statistics
Macroeconomics
Psychology
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Art History
Music Theory
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
French Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Research
Seminar
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AP Equivalent and Beyond

(1)
Honors Multivariate Calculus

Sports

(13)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Diving
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(41)
American Red Cross
Art Club
Asian Student Association Club
Badminton Club
Big League Fishing
Black Student Union (BSU)
American Red Cross
Art Club
Asian Student Association Club
Badminton Club
Big League Fishing
Black Student Union (BSU)
Blitzball
Bucket List Club
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
Car Club
Chess Club
Chinese Christian Fellowship & Culture Club
Computer Science Competition Club
Cybersecurity Club
Entrepreneur Club
Esports Game Club
Faith and Fellowship
Fencing Club
Hellenic Club
Hispanic Honors Society
Indomitable Spirit Club
International Student Club
Korean Culture Association
KPop Club
Math Club
Medical Health Science Club
Nanoseed Club
Old Lady Crafting
Photography Club
Ping Pong Club
Poetry Club
Recycling Club
Science Club
Sports Medicine Club
Sports Talk Club
Table Top Game Club
The Finer Things
Tutors 4 Kid
Ultimate Frisbee
Under Water Diving Club
Women's Robotics Club.
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Arts

(16)
Choir
Dance
Music
Music Theory
Songwriting
Theater
Choir
Dance
Music
Music Theory
Songwriting
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Filmmaking
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Design
Drama
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1965
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: 12/01
Interview: On Campus
Recommended
Recommended

Reviews

A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
06/06/2022
Reviews from other languages
Maranatha High School was founded in 1965. It is a private day high school located in Los Angeles, California. The school's purpose is to provide a quality college preparatory education in the context of intentionally honoring Christ, guided by the conservative, evangelical, biblically-based interpretation and expression of Christian faith and practice.

School Advantages:

1. Maranatha High School is a one-to-one school, utilizing iPads for instruction and digital support. Maranatha students not only read their textbooks on their iPads but also engage in dynamic digital learning across the entire curriculum, both inside and outside the classroom.

2. In 2017, the College Board recognized 99 Maranatha students with the AP Scholar award.

3. Oliver Honors College: The Oliver Honors College is modeled after the tutorial systems of Oxford and Cambridge. As universities evolve towards a blended humanities approach, Oliver Scholars will be fully prepared for the interdisciplinary nature and rigorous demands of higher education at the world's best academic institutions.

4. The Technology, Integration, Learning, Environment (TILE) Lab features three new high-tech classrooms: the Coding/Robotics Center, the Creativity/Design Center, and the Makerspace. These centers leverage different types of creativity and technology.

5. Personalized Four-Year Academic Plan: A personalized four-year academic plan is developed even before a student's first year at Maranatha High School, preparing them for four-year colleges and universities.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Maranatha High School

Tell me a bit about Maranatha High School.
Maranatha High School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1965 , and currently has about 530 students, 12.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.maranathahighschool.org/.
Does Maranatha High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Maranatha High School is offering 25 AP courses.

In recent years, 29 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Maranatha High School also have 54% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Maranatha High School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Maranatha High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Maranatha High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Maranatha High School?
The day tuition for Maranatha High School in 2024 is $29,200 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@mhs-hs.org .
Where is Maranatha High School located?
Maranatha High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 12 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Maranatha High School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Maranatha High School is among the most popular schools, within top 309 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Maranatha High School has been favorited by 59 users.
How do I complete an application for Maranatha High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Maranatha High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Maranatha High School’s official site: https://www.maranathahighschool.org/ or call them at 626-817-4021.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Maranatha High School?
Yes, here are few: Mayfield Junior School, St. Andrew Elementary School and The Waverly School.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Maranatha High School?
The overall rating for Maranatha High School is B+.

The section ratings of Maranatha High School are:
B for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

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Population (2022) 3,833,995
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%

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