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#2557 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Maranatha High School

High School

169 South Saint John Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

Private
554
Students
13.7:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
#2557 of 3,177 in CA

About Maranatha High School

Maranatha High School is a private high school in Pasadena, CA 91105. The school serves approximately 554 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3/10, placing it in the 19.5th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $156,835, where 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 8 public schools in Pasadena, Maranatha High School rates lower overall (5.3 vs 6.0 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Maranatha High School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Pasadena, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
This School
vs
21.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
554
This School
vs
1,170
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.3
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Maranatha High School (this school) 5.3
Blair High 7.4
Rose City High (Continuation) 6.2
John Muir High 5.9
Marshall Fundamental 5.4
Learning Works 3.9
CIS Academy 8.6
Pasadena High 7.7
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc 2.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.7:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
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Enrollment 554
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

169 South Saint John Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL Pasadena 0.0 mi 5.3
THE WAVERLY SCHOOL Pasadena 0.4 mi 5.3
Sequoyah School Pasadena 0.5 mi 5.3
SEQUOYAH Pasadena 0.5 mi 5.3
SEQUOYAH SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS) Grove 0.6 mi 5.5
St. Andrew Catholic School Pasadena 0.7 mi 5.3
Westmoreland Academy Pasadena 0.7 mi 5.3
New Horizon School Pasadena Pasadena 0.9 mi 5.3
NEW HORIZON SCHOOL PASADENA Pasadena 0.9 mi 5.3
MAYFIELD SENIOR SCHOOL Pasadena 0.9 mi 5.3
Mayfield Senior School Pasadena 0.9 mi 5.3
MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL Pasadena 0.8 mi 5.3
Mayfield Junior School Pasadena 0.8 mi 5.3
WESTRIDGE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Pasadena 1.1 mi 5.3
Westridge School for Girls Pasadena 1.1 mi 5.3
ENCHANTED CASTLE PASADENA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Pasadena 0.9 mi 5.3
San Rafael Elementary Pasadena 1.0 mi 4.5
CHANDLER SCHOOL Pasadena 1.2 mi 5.3
Blair High Pasadena 1.3 mi 7.4
Living Waters Academy Pasadena 1.2 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$156,835

Median Home Value

$1,615,700

Median Rent

$2,988/mo

Population

12,546

College Educated

73.3%

Homeownership

53.2%

Avg Commute

26.5 min

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Median Age

47.5

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Hawthorne Math and Science Academy Hawthorne, CA 5.3
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LA SALLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY Pasadena, CA 5.3
La Salle High School Pasadena, CA 5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Maranatha High School

What grades does Maranatha High School serve?

Maranatha High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maranatha High School?

Maranatha High School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maranatha High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maranatha High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Maranatha High School rank in CA?

Maranatha High School is ranked #2557 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Maranatha High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maranatha High School has a composite rating of 5.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Maranatha High School a private school?

Yes, Maranatha High School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details