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Maranatha High School
2016-2017 School Profile
College Preparatory Christian High School
9-12th grade
Co-educational
602 students
Near Old Town Pasadena
Voted Pasadena’s Best Private School 2012, 2013,
2014, 2015, and 2016
www.maranathahighschool.org
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Christcentered
education
since 1965
The Maranatha Difference
626.817.4021
admissions@mhs-hs.org
ADMISSIONS
QUICK LOOK
Faith, scholarship, community, and service are the core values that inform
our academic and programmatic agenda. In the context of these values, our
students are challenged to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate
respectfully, love passionately, and honor the Lord Jesus Christ. Through
this transformational educational model, we graduate students who make a
difference in the world!
Administration
Steven J. Sherman, Ed.D.
Head of School
John Rouse, M.A.
Principal
Phillip Tellgren
Director of Business
Affairs
Jennifer Zambrano, M.A.
Director of Admissions
Rocio Watkins, Ed.D.
Dean of Academics
Michael A. Bell, M.A.
Dean of College &
Guidance Counseling
Tamara Kuku
Dean of Students
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Background & Profile
Vision
Mission
Philosophy
History
Maranatha is
a Christian collegepreparatory school
of the highest caliber
that develops and
supports students as
they seek and achieve
excellence in their
diverse interests and
passions.
We are a
Christ-centered,
evangelical college
preparatory school
that celebrates the
whole student by
equipping hearts
and minds to reflect
God’s glory through
academics, as well as
the arts, athletics,
and service.
A Maranatha
education aspires
to provide an
exceptional
foundation in
academic skills and
to develop in each
student an informed
and personal faith
through Biblical
literacy. Our
academic program
strives to develop
lifelong learners of
not only theoretical
abstractions but also
real life applications
of the concepts
taught in the
classroom, ensuring
that our students
are proficient in the
academic disciplines
and challenged to be
actively engaged in
their communities.
Our founders
envisioned a school
community with
its traditions and
philosophy rooted in
the historic Christian
faith. Founded in
1965, Maranatha High
School has served the
San Gabriel Valley for
over half a century.
In 2004, Maranatha
acquired its
permanent campus in
the heart of Pasadena,
California, allowing it
to broaden its reach
to include families
from the greater Los
Angeles area.
Michael Mancini, M.A.
Dean of Students
Greg Parker, M.A.
Chapel Advisor
Cleonie Harrison, M.A.
Missions Advisor
Patrick Mesisca, M.A.
Mentoring Advisor
Brian DeHaan, M.A.
Athletic Director
Tim Parent
Director of Technology
MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL
A COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
169 South Saint John Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
626.817.4000 F/626.817.4040 www.maranathahighschool.org
CEEB #052686
Non-Discrimination Policy: Maranatha High School admits students of any
race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs
and activities generally accepted or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of color, national or ethnic origin in
administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and
loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
Accreditation
Western Association
of Schools & Colleges
(WASC)
Association of
Christian Schools
International (ACSI)
Student Body Profile
Maranatha is
the premier
nondenomination,
co-ed,
Christian
high school
in the
San Gabriel
Valley
175
Christian church
backgrounds
98
305
female
male
Enrollment by Grade
Total enrollment
602
135
9th Grade
Celebrating Diversity
8%
Hispanic
37%
10%
Asian
African American
36%
Caucasian
144
10th Grade
160
11th Grade
163
12th Grade
SAT
ACT
SAT/ACT Test Scores
2174: TotalAverage Score for Top 10%
2048: Total Average Score for Top 25%
9%
other/unknown
zip codes
represented
from across the
San Gabriel Valley
and Los Angeles
middle schools
represented
Enrollment by Gender
297
128
SAT I Scores Mid 50 %
540
Critical Rd.
540
Math
540
Writing
Mean
553
560
546
TOP 25% State Mean
491
620
500
640
485
610
Students Tested 2016: 127
ACT Summary
MHS Average State Avg. National Avg.
English
26.4
20.1
22.1
Math
25.4
20.6
22.7
Reading
26.0
21.3
22.1
Science Reasoning
24.4
20.8
22.1
Composite
25.7
20.8
22.6
Students Tested 2016: 106
Honors and AP Courses
Maranatha’s college
preparatory curriculum
includes 36 Honors and
Advanced Placement Courses,
shown here by average
year of matriculation.
Freshman Year
H Biology
H English 9
H Geometry
H Modern World History
H Spanish 1
Sophomore Year
H Algebra 2
H Chemistry
H Chinese 2
H English 10
H Painting and Drawing
H Spanish 2
AP World History
Junior Year
H Math Analysis
H Spanish 3
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry
AP English: Language & Composition
AP Music Theory
AP US History
AP Physics 1
Senior Year
H Portfolio Preparation
H Multivariate Calculus
H Orchestra
AP Calculus BC
AP Chinese Language
AP English: Literature AP French Language
AP Macroeconomics
AP Physics 2
AP Psychology
AP Spanish Language
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
AP Studio Art: Traditional
AP US Government & Politics
ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTS
281 students sat for 704 examinations
AP Pass Rate 2016 (3+)
Comparison of students
passing 1 or more tests
AP Pass Rate 2016
MHS Score Breakdown
MHS AP
Growth 2016
62%
70% Maranatha
60% National
3
62% California
4
5
40% 34% 26%
Subject Areas
Increased Scores
24%
Subject Areas with 100%
Pass Rate
AP Scholars at MHS
87
56 11 20
AP Scholars
earned 3+
on 3 or
more exams
AP Scholars
with Honors
earned 3+ on 4
or more exams
with at least an
average of 3.25
on all exams
AP Scholars
with Distinction
earned 3+ on 5
or more exams
with at least an
average of 3.5
on all exams
24%
Increase in the number of
exams administered
10%
Increase in the number of
AP students
5
National
AP Scholars
earned 4+ on
8 or more exams
AP Pass Rate: Last 5 years average = 76%
Graduation Requirements
MHS
UC Requirements
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Theology
u u u u
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Mathematics
u u u
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History
u u u
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Science
u u u uu Physical Education u u
NA
Visual/Performing Arts u
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Foreign Language
u u
uu
Electives
u u u u
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English Community Service
60 hours
Christian-based
Instructional Philosophy
Maranatha High School is
committed to challenging
our students with a rigorous
college preparatory
curriculum in an intentionally
Christ-centered community.
Students who graduate
from Maranatha are
transformative disciples,
rigorous scholars, skilled
communicators, and global
stewards. Maranatha
believes that through
relational interaction with
faculty and varied teaching
methodologies and
technologies, our students
can achieve excellence in
their academics and build
exceptional life skills to equip
them for success.
NA
260 units required to graduate
u represents 1 year
Average Class Size: 20
Outstanding Christian Faculty
1:13 teacher/student ratio
100% hold professional degrees
61% hold a Master’s degree
24% have taught at the college level
49% have over
years teaching experience
Educational Technology
Maranatha provides its students with an unmatched
technology experience that incorporates a highly
developed 1:1 iPad Mini Program and cutting edge
systems that accelerate student learning.
• Cloud-Based Educational Technology
• Campus-Wide Wireless: Aerohive Networks
• Google Apps for Education
660
iPads utilized on campus
on a daily basis
1:1
tudent
iPa
per s
d Mini
College
Preparation
Community
Service
4
150+
-year college plan starts the spring before
freshman year
3
70
Nonprofit agencies and churches
where MHS students have
participated in community service
this past year
College & Guidance
Counselors (1 counselor to 50
students across each grade level)
college representatives on campus
each year
Parent/Student College
Preparation seminars offered
each year by grade
PSAT, SAT, and ACT mock test and workshops held on
campus throughout the year
(
60
Minimum # of community service
hours per student over four years at
MHS
564,799
W
Total # of service hours performed by
MHS students over the last 4 decades
4
International and domestic Student Mission
Service trip options per year: Armenia, Dominican
Republic, New Orleans, Pasadena
International
Education Trips
International educational trips offered over the last
five years at MHS:
Israel, France, Italy, Australia, England, Germany,
Costa Rica, Iceland
Student Clubs
Academic Clubs:
National Honors Society, California Scholarship Federation, Architecture Club, Art
Club, ASL Club, Classical Music Club, Creative Writing Club, Computer Science
Club, English Club, Environmental Awareness Club, Experimental Science Club,
French Club, Graphics Club, Hispanic Honors Society, Honors Math Club, JSA Club,
MIT Entrepreneur Club, Music Appreciation Club, National Forensic League,
Philosophy Club, Physics Club, Sociology Club, Sports Medicine Club, World Culture Club
Extra-curricular Clubs:
Adventure Club, Airsoft Club, Ambassador Club, Anime Club, Badminton Club, Children’s
Hospital Club, Cooking Club, Feminist Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Future
Hollywood Club, Girl Up Club, Hip Hop Club, Hope for Humanity, HOSA, International Student
Leadership, Jazz Club, Key Club, K-Pop Club, Magic Club, Marvel Club, MHS Light, Minecraft Club, Run & Fun,
Saving the Moon Bear Club, Science Bowl, Short Film Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Video Game Club, Young Life
Visual & Performing Arts The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Maranatha
High School provides students with a holistic education and helps them explore their God-given talents.
Fostering the creative expression of each student is an intentional focus of our curriculum.
Performing
Arts
students participate in either classes,
40% ofco-curricular
or extra-curricular
A
in Visual Arts
12 visual arts classes offered
3 AP classes offered
performances.
15 performing arts classes offered
4 featured all-school productions per year
Athletics
erform in the Ambassador Auditorium –
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the “Carnegie Hall of the West”
General Info
California
Interscholastic
Federation Southern
Section (CIF-SS)
u
Olympic League
Portfolio
Drawing
41
20
teams offered in
sports
Yearbook
Photography
44% of students participate
Theater
AP Art: Drawing
AP 2-D Design
OrchestraChoir
Art Intro
Mixed Ensemble
Film Painting Dance
Musical Theater
Music Theory
Graphic Design
Visual
Arts
S tat i s t i c s
174
League
Championships
u
24
CIF Championships
u
5
State
Championships
u
50%
of Varsity teams
win League
Championships
each year
94%
Varsity teams
compete in CIF
playoffs
40%
of 2016 Varsity
teams made the CIF
Semi-finals
u
Average of
60%
student body
participates in
Athletics
u
53%
athletes participate
in 2 or more sports
on campus
15
% of senior athletes
each year go on
to compete at the
collegiate level
(5 times the national
average!)
GO MINUTEMEN!
MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL
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