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Monterey Bay Academy
High School · La Selva Beach, CA
A private high school in La Selva Beach, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
783 San Andreas Road, La Selva Beach, CA 95076
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average487/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,685
Median home value
$767,200
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Renaissance High ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Pajaro Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,428 | Compare → |
| New School Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monterey Bay Academy is listed in La Selva Beach, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Monterey Bay Academy
Monterey Bay Academy is a private high school in La Selva Beach, CA, serving approximately 155 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monterey Bay Academy
What grades does Monterey Bay Academy serve?
Monterey Bay Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Monterey Bay Academy?
Monterey Bay Academy has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Bay Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Bay Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Monterey Bay Academy a private school?
Yes, Monterey Bay Academy 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.
School factsState private-school directory (SY 2024–25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 728-1481
- Area population (ZIP 95076)
- 82,409
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- State private-school directory · SY 2024–25 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2024–25
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