Maranatha High School is a college prep school in Pasadena, CA, specializing in support for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive Functioning.
Maranatha High School is a Christ-centered, evangelical college preparatory school in Pasadena, CA, serving students in grades 9-12. The school provides a supportive environment that focuses on the whole student, integrating academics, arts, athletics, and service. With an average class size of 20 and a faculty where 63% hold advanced degrees, students benefit from personalized instruction and academic rigor.
Recognizing the diverse needs of learners, Maranatha High School offers specialized support for students with learning differences, including programs tailored for ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive Functioning. This focus on academic support is paired with a robust selection of AP courses and a wide array of extracurricular clubs—ranging from Coding and Science to Art and Drama—ensuring students can find pathways that match their unique strengths and interests.
The school offers a variety of athletic programs and a diverse student body, with 59% students of color. Admissions are available through rolling, December 1, and February 1 deadlines. While the yearly tuition is approximately $27,250, the school demonstrates a commitment to accessibility, with 60% of students receiving financial aid and an average grant of $12,500.
| Year Founded | 1965 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $27,250 |
| Tuition Notes | Registration $850 Application $75 |
| Total Students | 516 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 63 |
| Average Class Size | 20 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
| Admissions Director | Matthew Shupper |
| Admissions Associate | Rachel Ponton '09 |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 85 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 60 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $12,500 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 59 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Diving · Football · Golf · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | PISF (Pasadena Independent Schools Foundation) · Club or Organization: · Ambassador Club · American Sign Language · Architecture Club · Art Club · Badminton Club · Be The Change Club · Board Games Club · California Scholastic Federation · Coding & Electronics Club · Comic Book Club · Creative Writing Club · English Club · Environmental Awareness Club · Feminist Club · Future Business Leaders of America Club · Future Hollywood Club · Girl Up Club · Helping Hands Club · Hispanic Honors Society · Honors Math Club · Hope for Humanity Club · International Trips · Jazz Club · Junior State of America · K-Pop Club · Life Group · Life Skills Club · Magic Club · Marvel Club · Mentor Program · Missions Program · MIT Launch Club · National Honor Society · News Club · Paintball Club · Philosophy Club · Science Club · Shepherd's Club · Speech and Debate · Sports Medicine Club · Student Chaplains · Student Council · Ultimate Frisbee Club · Video Game Club · World Cultures Club · Worship Team · YAF Club · Yearbook · Show More (32) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Choir · Dance · Drama · Drumline · Orchestra · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Cheer |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliations | Christian |
| School Calendar | www.maranathahighschool.org/calendar-and-news/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $990 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1270 |
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