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Monterey Bay Academy
  • Private, Boarding, Adventist
  • LA SELVA BEACH, CA
Christian School

Monterey Bay Academy

#5 in Best Private High Schools in Santa Cruz County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding, Adventist
  • 9-12
  • LA SELVA BEACH, CA
  • 78 reviews
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    Monterey Bay Academy is operating at normal capacity.

    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B minus
    4. College Prep
      A minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Sports
      C+
    montereybayacademy.org
    (831) 728-1481
    783 SAN ANDREAS RD
    LA SELVA BEACH, CA 95076
    About Monterey Bay Academy...

    Applying

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

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $20,000
    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)
    $40,000
    Received Financial Aid
    30%
    Average Financial Aid
    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 the importance of the individual student therefore fostering their academic and social growth. 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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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1170
    36 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    22 responses
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    Aviation Program

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    We offer ground school to help our students pass the FAA written exam. With our flight simulator, students are able to practice flying lessons in a virtual environment. Students are also taken throughout the year to the Watsonville airport to get real-time flying experience with a flight instructor. Those hours are logged & count towards flight time needed to take the FAA practical flight test.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 10 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 10 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 17 responses
    • Football tournament
      41%
    • Vespers
      29%
    • Graduation
      18%
    • Slip n slide
      12%

    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    85%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    5-day, 7-day
    Top Countries
    Brazil, Spain, China, Germany, Turkey
    International Boarding Students
    30%
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    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    170
    58%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 12 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 12 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 12 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    11:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 10 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 10 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 10 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    50%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 8 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 8 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 8 responses

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