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Monterey Bay Academy
High School
783 San Andreas Road, La Selva Beach, CA 95076
Enrollment
155
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
155
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Monterey Bay Academy
High School in La Selva Beach · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Monterey Bay Academy
Monterey Bay Academy is a private high school in La Selva Beach, CA. Monterey Bay Academy serves approximately 155 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has 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.
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What Parents Should Know
At 155 students, Monterey Bay Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Monterey Bay Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Monterey Bay Academy compares to the 1 public school in La Selva Beach, CA
All Schools in La Selva Beach
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Monterey Bay Academy (this school) | — |
| Renaissance High Continuation | 5.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 155 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Address
- 783 San Andreas Road, La Selva Beach, CA 95076
- Phone
- (831) 728-1481
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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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Location
783 San Andreas Road, La Selva Beach, CA 95076
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Monterey Bay Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Diamond Technology Institute (rated 8.9/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Watsonville). Another option is MONTEREY BAY ACADEMY (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away). Additionally, New School Community Day (rated 6.2/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Watsonville). For more schools in La Selva Beach, see our La Selva Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MONTEREY BAY ACADEMY La Selva Beach | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Renaissance High Continuation La Selva Beach | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Pajaro Valley High Watsonville | 2.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Rolling Hills Middle Watsonville | 2.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Calabasas Elementary Watsonville | 3.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Freedom Elementary Freedom | 3.0 mi | 3.6 |
| New School Community Day Watsonville | 2.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Landmark Elementary Watsonville | 3.0 mi | 4.3 |
| Diamond Technology Institute Watsonville | 3.2 mi | 8.9 |
| GREEN VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Watsonville | 3.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Starlight Elementary Watsonville | 3.2 mi | 4.9 |
| St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy Aptos | 3.8 mi | — |
| Cesar E. Chavez Middle Watsonville | 3.4 mi | 4.6 |
| H. A. Hyde Elementary Watsonville | 3.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter Freedom | 3.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Rio del Mar Elementary Aptos | 4.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Pacific Coast Charter Watsonville | 3.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Bradley Elementary Watsonville | 4.7 mi | 3.8 |
| Radcliff Elementary Watsonville | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Ceiba College Preparatory Academy Watsonville | 3.9 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95076 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,685
Median Home Value
$767,200
Median Rent
$1,851/mo
Population
82,409
College Educated
19.3%
Homeownership
56.2%
Avg Commute
27.8 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Median Age
36.8
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (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
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