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#370 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 21% of private schools
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 RD, La Selva Beach, CA 95076
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Monterey Bay Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Renaissance High ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Pajaro Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,428 | Compare → |
| New School Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 3.4 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.
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 164 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Bay Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Bay Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Monterey Bay Academy rank in CA?
Monterey Bay Academy ranks #370 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Monterey Bay Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Monterey Bay Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Monterey Bay Academy a private school?
Yes, Monterey Bay Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Monterey Bay Academy a religious school?
Monterey Bay Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- 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)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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