Maranatha's Mission
We champion a Christ-centered, university preparatory education to equip the whole student through academics, arts, athletics, and service for the glory of God.
Latest News & Events
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House Barnhart Wins This Year’s House Cup
Maranatha students celebrated one of the year’s most spirited traditions today as the annual House Cup Competition brought the entire student body together for a final afternoon of friendly competition, school spirit, and community fun. -
Athletics News and Game Schedule: April 27 - May 2
With parents, coaches, classmates, and teammates watching, Maranatha celebrated nine senior signees at our Signing Day event on Friday, April 24. Now, our Spring teams are headed into the final week of regular-season play, with League Prelims and Finals underway for Tennis, Golf, and Track & Field, and CIF-SS postseason action beginning for Boys’ Volleyball. -
Honors ASL 3 Students Bring Storytelling to Life
Maranatha’s Honors ASL 3 students recently had the opportunity to put their learning into practice in a meaningful real-world setting. -
A Distinctive Academic Journey: The Oliver Honors Institute
Through rich discussion, challenging texts, and a distinctly Christian perspective, Maranatha’s Oliver Honors Institute equips students to think deeply, communicate clearly, and lead with wisdom and conviction. -
Explore Generative AI for Social Good This Summer
This summer, Maranatha High School will host a 9-day, in-person Generative AI for Social Good Intensive presented by Inspirit AI and designed for students entering grades 8-12. -
Maranatha Students Use Engineering Skills to Support Altadena Fire Recovery
More than a year after the devastating Altadena Fire of 2025, many families in our local community are still facing the long road of rebuilding. This spring, students in Maranatha High School’s TILE Lab are stepping into that need in a meaningful and practical way. -
Maranatha Speech & Debate Competes at Cal Invitational
Each year, the Maranatha Speech & Debate Team travels to a college invitational, and this year, we headed to UC Berkeley. Over three days, students competed in full-day events held across campus, giving us the chance to experience Berkeley while putting our skills to the test. -
Academics as Formation: The Maranatha Approach
James K.A. Smith argues that education is not just about the ideas we think but about the habits that shape who we become. At Maranatha, academics are distinctive because learning is approached as formation rather than mere information transfer. -
A Year or Two… or Thirty-Four
Learn how a reluctant move to Southern California became a calling—and a legacy—for a beloved Maranatha educator. -
Watch: Our 60th Anniversary Message
Join us in marking Maranatha’s 60th Anniversary and hear a brief message from our Head of School.
By The Numbers
The "Maranatha Difference" is not just one thing - it's in everything we do!
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11:1
Student to Teacher Ratio -
20
Average Class Size -
61%
Teachers that Hold Master’s Degree -
16
Sports Offered -
44
Honors and Advanced Placement courses
1/5
Changed Lives... Changing Lives
Maranatha students strive to be rigorous scholars, effective communicators, global stewards, and are able to model their faith to effect the world for Christ.
Staying Social
Located In Pasadena, CA, Maranatha High School is a Private Christian University Preparatory School For Grades 9 through 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, innovative technology, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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.
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.