Mayfield Senior School - Academics

Academics

Students graduate from Mayfield Senior School well-prepared for future study at a variety of universities. Indeed, 100% of its graduates are accepted to colleges and universities. Students take classes in eight different subject areas: English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Science, and Social Studies. Graduation requirements include:

- 4 years of English
- 4 years of Religious Studies
- 3 years of Mathematics
- 3 years same Foreign Language OR
- 2 years each of two different Foreign Languages
- 3 years of Social Studies
- 2 years of Laboratory Science
- 2 years of Physical Education (1 year mandatory for freshmen, the other may be completed with athletics programs)
- 1 year of Fine Arts (may be completed through the Conservatory program)
- Educational technology
- Community service

Mayfield is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is also a member of:

  • The Holy Child Network of Schools
  • The National Association of Independent Schools
  • The California Association of Independent Schools
  • The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools
  • The National Catholic Education Association
  • The College Entrance Examination Board
  • The National Association for College Counseling
  • The Western Association for College Admission Counseling
  • The Educational Records Bureau
  • The Pasadena Area Independent Schools Association
  • Council for the Advancement and Support of Education

Mayfield offers 22 AP/Honors courses.

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