

By the time students reach High School, the foundation is set. Now we send them. Through rigorous academics, real-world application, and a community that holds them to who they're becoming, Maranatha graduates don't just cross a stage—they leave with something to pursue.



We build upon strong foundations to cultivate advanced critical thinking, articulate communication, and analytical prowess. Core subjects are taught at a collegiate pace, ensuring students master complex material, synthesize information effectively, and understand its real-world application.
From advanced STEM pathways and laboratory sciences to rigorous humanities, foreign languages, and deep theological studies, our course offerings are explicitly designed to challenge our most ambitious students and secure their readiness for top-tier universities.
At Maranatha, our faculty treat students as emerging adults, holding them to high standards for academics and life while providing targeted support, accountability, and professional guidance needed to reach their full potential.
We foster a culture of student-led faith, where juniors and seniors lead chapels, facilitate peer discipleship groups, and actively shape the spiritual climate of the campus. We are forming graduates with a robust, intellectually defensible Christian worldview built to withstand the realities of the modern world.
To graduate from MCA, all High School students must complete required service hours. Whether partnering with local nonprofits, mentoring younger students, or participating in global missions, students actively demonstrate our mission by serving as the hands and feet of Christ.
At Maranatha, STEM isn't a single class. It's a track students can build a high school career around.
From their first line of code to a finished CAD model, students tackle real problems with the same tools used in college engineering and computer science programs.


Great ideas can only make an impact if they’re communicated well.
Through literature, analytical writing, research, and TED-style presentations, students learn to think deeply, speak with confidence, and communicate with wisdom and conviction.
Opportunity begins with initiative.
Whether developing business plans, leading student enterprises, or learning the principles of entrepreneurship, students cultivate creativity, financial literacy, ethical leadership, and the confidence to turn ideas into action.


At Maranatha, college doesn't begin after graduation. For many students, it begins long before with the opportunity to earn a two-year Associate of Arts (AA) degree while still in high school.
Through a full Advanced Placement catalog and an on-campus partnership with the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, students can graduate with dozens of transferable college credits, or leave with their AA degree in hand.
We believe that the strength, intellect, and knowledge our students gain are not meant for self-elevation, but are tools to be actively utilized in the service of others.
We do not view faith as an isolated subject, but as the comprehensive, driving worldview that compels our students to lead, serve, and impact their world for Christ.


Assigned to one of four Houses representing Christian Education, Character, Community, and Calling, students participate in year-long competitions, service initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and traditions that unite students across grade levels.
House membership provides students with opportunities to earn points through academics, attendance, service, leadership, and involvement while working together toward quarterly and annual championships.
Most importantly, the House System creates a sense of belonging, encourages meaningful relationships, and provides students with opportunities to grow as leaders while contributing to a thriving school community.



"Welcome to High School at Maranatha Christian Academy! This is a place where students are challenged to think deeply, lead courageously, and pursue God's purpose for their lives. Through rigorous academics, authentic faith development, and real-world opportunities, we prepare students not only for college and careers, but for a life of impact, influence, and service."
Answers to the most asked questions.
Yes. Through Maranatha Christian Online, we offer a premier, 100% virtual college preparatory education. This program provides the exact same academic rigor and foundational biblical worldview as our on-campus experience, delivered with the flexibility required by highly driven, independent students.
Yes. Through our College Accelerator program, highly motivated juniors and seniors have the opportunity to earn a two-year Associate of Arts (AA) degree by the time they graduate high school. In partnership with the University of Northwestern (UNW), students can take Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) classes taught by university faculty right on our campus or online. This provides a significant academic and financial advantage by allowing students to complete their high school diploma and an AA degree simultaneously.
Yes, our Business, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship programs are specifically designed to help students think critically, build practical business acumen, and develop leadership skills. We focus on preparing students to confidently step into the modern professional world as ethical leaders and innovators.
Faith is not confined to one class period or chapel; it is at the center of everything. High school students take core Bible courses each year—such as Apologetics and Biblical Truth & Worldview—while faith in Jesus Christ seamlessly shapes how they engage literature, explore science, analyze history, and ask hard questions.
Maranatha is a community built on shared faith and mutual commitment. We expect our high school students to reflect Christ's character, practice humility, and choose integrity. Students must be in good standing and demonstrate behavior consistent with our Values and Culture in Action both in and out of school.
Maranatha offers a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with nearly 100 courses available to upper-level students. To ensure our students are academically challenged and prepared for higher education, we provide multiple Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP English Literature, and AP Computer Science.
Because excellence matters across all disciplines, we offer a wide array of fine arts and electives to develop the whole student. Options include Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Theater, Cinema & Film Production, AP Art History, as well as general electives like Psychology, Speech, and Leadership Skills Development.
Mustang Enterprises is a custom fabrication shop that teaches juniors and seniors how to run a real-world business. Through this hands-on program, students gain practical business experience, earn professional engineering certificates, and even sell their handcrafted items through a local boutique.
Education here is inseparable from preparation. Through our Capstone and Leadership programs, alongside dedicated college and career guidance, we help students discover how God uniquely made them and the mission He has prepared for their lives. Our graduates leave equipped and are regularly accepted into prestigious universities across the country.

"The sincere care, love and discipline that the Head of School down to the janitorial staff has for all the students is ever-present. We, like other parents, visit on a regular basis. Sometimes for lunch, family activities, or special events such as Grandparents Day, have the consistency of the entire staff always present with the love of Christ."
Our High School team is ready to meet your family, answer your questions, and show you first hand what sets Maranatha apart.