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Overview

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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Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $52,000
# of Students: 171
Teacher:Student: 1:11%
International Student: 30%
AP Courses: 0
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 50%
SAT: 1180/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#55 University of Washington 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#97 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1
#234 San Francisco State University 1
#299 Andrews University 1
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising: Los Angeles 1
La Sierra University 1
Pacific Union College 1
Rutgers University 1
Southern Adventist University 1
University of California: Riverside 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
Walla Walla University 1
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Sports

(Total 5)
Basketball
Flag Football
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 3)
Aviation
Surfing
SCUBA

Arts

(Total 3)
Band
Choir
Art

Contact Info

Official website
783 San Andreas Road La Selva Beach, CA 95076
831-728-1481
info@montereybayacademy.org
California

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1949
Campus Size: 379 acres
Religious Affiliation: Other

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr., IELTS, ELTIS, Duolingo

Brief Reviews

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3.3/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

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0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Monterey Bay Academy

Tell me a bit about Monterey Bay Academy.
Monterey Bay Academy is Co-ed private day 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.
Does Monterey Bay Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
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 2020-2022, some students attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of California: Santa Barbara, University of California: Irvine, University of California: Davis and Pepperdine University.
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 latest tuition for Monterey Bay Academy’s Co-ed student?
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 .
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 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 454 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Monterey Bay Academy has been favorited by 22 users.
How to start with an application with 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.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Monterey Bay Academy?
Yes, here are few: Aptos Academy, Moreland Notre Dame School and St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School.

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 C.

The section ratings of Monterey Bay Academy are:
C for Matriculation
C for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews
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