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.
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