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Monterey Bay Academy

#5 in Best Private High Schools in Santa Cruz County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Adventist
  • 9-12
  • La Selva Beach, CA
  • 63 reviews
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    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Sports
      B-
    About Monterey Bay Academy...
    Address
    783 San Andreas Rd
    La Selva Beach, CA 95076
    Telephone
    (831) 728-1481
    Website
    montereybayacademy.org

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    —
    Application Fee
    $100
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $15,000
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $20,400
    Received Financial Aid
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    Average Financial Aid
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    From Monterey Bay Academy

    Monterey Bay Academy (MBA) is a coeducational Christian boarding high school (grades 9-12) located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. MBA’s 380-acre campus has its own one-mile stretch of private beach that offers a picturesque setting for students to experience challenging academics and social development. Most importantly, this all takes place in a safe and nurturing atmosphere that recognizes Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, therefore fostering the spiritual growth of our students. Our culturally diverse student population is derived from our local communities of Santa Cruz, San Jose and San Francisco, as well as from cities across the U.S. and the world.

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    Monterey Bay Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1190
    22 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    16 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 14 responses
    Report
    • Football tournament
      36%
    • Vespers
      29%
    • Graduation
      21%
    • Slip n slide
      14%

      Boarding

      Students Boarding
      82%
      Boarding Days Per Week
      7-day
      Top Countries
      Brazil, China, Ethiopia, Japan, Viet Nam
      International Boarding Students
      —

      Students

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      211
      56%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
      78%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
      78%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      12:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      71%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.7 responses
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.7 responses
      Poll
      86%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.7 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      B
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Average
      Boys Athletic Participation
      Low
      40%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
      40%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
      40%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses

      Monterey Bay Academy Reviews

      63 reviews
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      Monterey Bay Academy is the best thing that I have ever been a part of. The welcoming feeling from when I first stepped on campus was truly spectacular in that I felt I was home. That feeling has never left me in the two years I have been here, and I am sure it will stay like that for the rest of my high school experience. The faculty are always so caring and generous to the students when they need help or someone to just talk to. The academics are great. Athletics are outstanding. Music is exceptional. So many things to be a part of. Between travelling band, scuba diving certifications, and aviation classes, no one could have anything less than a wonderful time at MBA.
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      Love the feeling of 'family' that is generated by the faculty and how they care for the students academic, spiritual and intellectual growth. The setting (on the beach) doesn't hurt either! The cafeteria food is a bit lacking but in the grand scheme of things, that can be overlooked :) Enjoyed all of my 2 years there and would want my future kids to attend.
      MBA is a great place to learn because of the student to teacher ratio and also cause of the environment in which we were able to learn in. With a wide variety of extracurricular activities and great friends, there is always something fun to do and with great people. Everyone was great at treating everyone else like family, even new students and outside of their own class groups.