Maranatha High School

Maranatha High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
169 S Saint John Ave,  Pasadena, CA
3.9
3.8
527 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Richard Riesen
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,200
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
42
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
83%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
93%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
33.2%
Two or more races
28.5%
White
15.5%
Asian
11.5%
Black
10.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#24 Best Christian Schools in California
#31 Best Boarding HS in California
#79 Most Diverse Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 153 Students
University of Southern California 123 Students
University of California - San Diego 104 Students
University of California - Irvine 96 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 91 Students
Loyola Marymount University 87 Students
Pepperdine University 80 Students
University of California - Berkeley 77 Students
San Diego State University 68 Students
Cal Poly 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 103 Students
Psychology 69 Students
Biology 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Finance 25 Students
Communications 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students
Economics 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 177 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/2/2025
Maranatha is an incredibly supportive school. The deans and teachers take the time to support your child, they realize not all kids learn tin the same way and they provide the help and resources to make sure they feel supported and successful.
5.0 Parent
11/19/2024
We absolutely love Maranatha. The faculty and the teachers are very Christ oriented and incorporate Christian values in majority of their classes. Teachers are attentive to the students in the classroom and are the role models we have been looking for to mentor our children and to help them grow in a high school environment.
2.0 Alum
6/27/2023
change was the only consistent thing at this school, they couldn't seem to get it right. granted covid effected a lot of my time at mhs. I had very positive interactions with staff and the theatre department.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 44 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/2/2025
This is a great Christian school not only prepare the student for college but also with strong Christian value. The teachers are wonderful, very knowledgeable and friendly. The coaches are very caring and helpful! We can’t be thankful enough to be part of Maranatha!
5.0 parent
11/20/2024
Great school. Great teacher. So glad to be part of the community. Both my boys thrive under MHS. Can’t recommend enough for families shopping for high school.
5.0 parent
11/19/2024
MHS has provided our children with an amazing high school experience. They have benefited greatly from a small yet thriving community with caring teachers who know each student. The sports programs and academics are top notch and the environment is welcoming and encouraging. Cannot speak highly enou...
5.0 parent
11/19/2024
Great student athlete balance that prepares student for high school.

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Maranatha High School is a private Christian school for students in grades 9-12 located at 169 S Saint John Ave in Pasadena, CA. Annual tuition is $28,200. The school has a total enrollment of 527 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Maranatha High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $2,336,740. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mayfield Senior School, Sequoyah School, The Waverly School, and more. Learn more about what Pasadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maranatha High School.

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