School Overview
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Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
B+
Reviews
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Monterey Bay Academy (MBA) is a coeducational Christian boarding high school (grades 9-12) located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. MBA’s 380-acre campus has its own one-mile stretch of private beach that offers a picturesque setting for students to experience challenging academics and social development. Most importantly, this all takes place in a safe and nurturing atmosphere that recognizes Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, therefore fostering the spiritual growth of our students. Our culturally diverse student population is derived from our local communities of Santa Cruz, San Jose, and San Francisco, as well as from cities across the U.S. and the world.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$52,000
Enrollment
171
International Students
30%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
50%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:11
AP
6
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
22
Class Size
20
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2020-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #28 | University of California: Santa Barbara | 1 + |
| #28 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1 + |
| #36 | University of California: Irvine | 1 + |
| #38 | University of California: Davis | 1 + |
| #47 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 1 + |
| #49 | Pepperdine University | 1 + |
| #59 | University of Washington | 1 + |
| #62 | Rutgers University | 1 + |
| #63 | University of Connecticut | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
(6)|
Calculus AB
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Precalculus
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Statistics
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Psychology
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United States History
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English Literature and Composition
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Sports
(5)|
American Football
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Flag Football
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Running
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Skateboarding
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Soccer
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Aviation
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Surfing
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SCUBA
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Arts
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Choir
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Drama
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Instrumental Ensemble
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Jazz
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Band
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Choir
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Monterey Bay Academy
Tell me a bit about Monterey Bay Academy.
Monterey Bay Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1949 , and currently has about 171 students, 30.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.montereybayacademy.org.
For more official information, please visit https://www.montereybayacademy.org.
Does Monterey Bay Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Monterey Bay Academy is offering 6 AP courses.
Monterey Bay Academy also have 50% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Monterey Bay Academy also have 50% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Monterey Bay Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2025, some students attended University of California: Santa Barbara, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of California: Irvine, University of California: Davis and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
What is the application requirement for Monterey Bay Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Monterey Bay Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Monterey Bay Academy?
The total fee for Monterey Bay Academy in 2024 is
$52,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at info@montereybayacademy.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at info@montereybayacademy.org .
Where is Monterey Bay Academy located?
Monterey Bay Academy is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 30 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Monterey Bay Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Monterey Bay Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 458 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Monterey Bay Academy has been favorited by 22 users.
Also Monterey Bay Academy has been favorited by 22 users.
How do I complete an application for Monterey Bay Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Monterey Bay Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Monterey Bay Academy’s official site: https://www.montereybayacademy.org or call them at 831-728-1481.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Monterey Bay Academy’s official site: https://www.montereybayacademy.org or call them at 831-728-1481.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Monterey Bay Academy?
Yes, here are few:
Monte Vista Christian School, Santa Catalina School and Stevenson School.
The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Monterey Bay Academy?
The overall rating for Monterey Bay Academy is B-.
The section ratings of Monterey Bay Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Monterey Bay Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley, is the largest city in Northern California by both population and area. As of 2020, the city had a population of over 1 million, making it the most populous city in the Bay Area. Known for its innovation, San Jose is a hub for technology and startups, hosting major companies like Cisco and Adobe. The city is also celebrated for its cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and Mediterranean climate, making it a vibrant and dynamic place to live and work.
Population (2022)
948,279
Cost of Living
Higher than average 53%
Nearby Airport
San Jose International Airport
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