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High School

By the numbers...

6 World Languages

7:1 Student/Teacher Ratio

7 Varsity Sports

8 Outdoor Education Options

10 Visual/Performing Arts Options

26 AP Courses

37 Acre Campus

110 Courses Offered

90 Electives Offered

1 of 3 Teachers w/ Doctorate Degrees

3 of 4 Teachers w/ Advanced Graduate Degrees

4 Major Certificate Programs Available: Engineering, Philosophy, Design, Global Studies

We provide a small college experience

  • Students choose from 100+ unique course options including 26 AP courses and 6 world languages.
  • Students choose from 4 majors that align with their interests including philosophy, global studies, engineering, and design.
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We have well-rounded learning

  • Experiential & service learning
  • STEM activities
  • Academic engagement
  • Competitive athletics
  • Ecumenical spiritual formation
  • Student leadership opportunities
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We build connections for life

  • PacBay is committed to building a dynamic community that facilitates “connections for life.” Once a student is a PacBay eagle, we are committed to seeing each student soar and flourish, not only while in school, but also in college and beyond.
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We are excellence-driven

  • Seniors meet with our college counselor every week and we host college representatives from many colleges throughout the year.
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Where are our graduates going?

PacBay Graduates University Acceptances (2019-2022) [Partial List]:

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Athletics

Core Values

  • Always honor Christ
  • Encourage student-athletes to have fun
  • Foster the value of participation
  • Develop the whole person: body, spirit, mind

About Our High School Athletics

PacBay is a member school of the California Interscholastic Federation Central Coast Section. Our teams compete in the Private School Athletic League.

We offer sideline cheer as well as a strength and conditioning club. Additionally, we have an athletic trainer onsite who supports our athletes.

Faculty

Jeremy Chen

Associate Dean of Students

Chris Smithson

Christian Studies / Humanities

Chris Smithson

Education:

M.A. in Religion

Favorite Book:

"Adam Raccoon at Forever Falls." My father often read me this children's story. It's a simple analogy of the gospel that's never left me.

Dawn Mulliken

French / Humanities

Dawn Mulliken

Education:

B.A. in History and French

Fun Fact:

I have a huge collection of pencils from all over the world.

Dr. Elia Rudoni

Latin / Humanities

Maria Panameño

Spanish

Maria Panameño

Education:

B.A. in Sociology

A Quote I Find Meaningful:

Reach for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars.

Dr. Paul Tang

STEM

Dr. Paul Tang

Education:

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

A Quote I Find Meaningful:

If all you got is a hammer, everything begins to look like nails.

Susan Berrend

STEM

Susan Berrend

Education:

B.A. in Ecology and Systematics; M.S. in Science Education

Fun Fact:

I did graduate work in Sweden, and had to learn Swedish quickly to do so.

Dr. Steve Shargel

Christian Studies

Melanie Spehr

Design / Art

Becky Gross

Theater

Administration

Dr. Michael Chen

Head of School

Dr. Michael Chen

Education:

B.A. in Physics; M.A. in International Educational Development; Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Development

Favorite Book:

"The Education of an Idealist" by Samatha Power

Vincent Chan

Chief Operating Officer

Vincent Chan

Education:

B.A. in Computer Science

Favorite Weekend Activity:

Playing Legos with my kids

Stacey Ho

College Counseling

Website

Stacey Ho

Education:

B.A. in Communication Studies, M.Ed. in School Counseling

A Quote I Find Meaningful:

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tanya Hernandez

Director of Admissions

Staff

Samuel Yeeles

Director of Facilities

Samuel Yeeles

Education:

B.A. in Industrial Design

Fun Fact:

I am the Youth Leader at Sea View Baptist Church.

Jonathan Bonilla

PacBay Chef

Francisco Bonilla

PacBay Chef

Deanna Haro

Receptionist / Accounting

1030 Linda Mar Boulevard
Pacifica, CA 94044

Pacific Bay Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, administration policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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