Maranatha at a Glance

This following information was curated to share the unique qualities of our school and its programs with families who may be considering Maranatha High School. 
  
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What Makes Us Unique?

At Maranatha, WE ARE PRESENT
  • The MHS Academic Center is a cell phone free zone

At Maranatha, WE ARE KNOWN
  • All students participate in an advisory group led by a staff member
  • Class size averages 21 students
  • Intentional teachers and coaches who walk alongside our students

At Maranatha, WE ARE CHRIST-CENTERED
  • All faculty members are committed followers of Christ
  • Classroom instruction engages a Christian worldview
  • Christian convictions inspire us to excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts
  • We encourage dialogue and questions from students in their Faith journey

At Maranatha, WE VALUE THE WHOLE STUDENT
  • Our programs target mind, body, and soul
  • The Learning Assistance Program equips students with learning differences to succeed in high level academic classes
  • We celebrate the diversity of our student body and seek to build awareness of our own cultural and ethnic identities

At Maranatha, WE ARE INTENTIONAL LEARNERS
  • Students will work on a four-year plan with our College Counselors in order to achieve their goals at the end of their time at Maranatha
  • We provide opportunities for our students to develop Leadership skills through clubs, service projects, ASB and Ministry Team
  • Our schedule is designed to train students how to manage their free time in preparation for college

At Maranatha, WE ARE BLESSED WITH A BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS
    • Before we purchased this campus, it was the Ambassador College, hence the "collegiate, open feel" of our campus
    • 24/7 security guards to ensure campus safety
    • Face-recognition security cameras throughout campus
    • The Athletic Building holds a fully equipped weight room, as well as our Athletic Training Room, where we have a full-time trainer on campus. Our Athletic Director's office and coaches' offices are also in this space, as well as the football locker room, women's locker room, and our Dance Studio
    • We recently acquired "The Garden", a beautiful property adjacent to our campus. Our long-term vision for this space is to utilize it for student discussions, offer a quiet space to reflect, and host small events throughout the year
    • Partnerships with Pasadena nonprofits and organizations for service projects and internships/externships for students and classroom lesson plans

At Maranatha, WE ARE INVESTED CITIZENS
  • Our service trips provide opportunities for our students to travel to, and serve, communities both locally and abroad.
  • All Maranatha students volunteer with local non-profit or faith-based organizations each year as part of their required 10 hour service project