What Mayfield Senior School does

Mayfield Senior School is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school for young women in grades 9-12, located on a single historic campus at 500 Bellefontaine Street in Pasadena, California. Founded in 1931 and sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, the school enrolls more than 300 students drawn from roughly 75 different Catholic, independent, and public schools across Los Angeles County. Academics are organized around small classes (average 15) with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, 34+ AP and Honors courses, and a signature Formation of Self four-year wellness curriculum. Specialized programs include the Conservatory for the Arts (seven disciplines), the Pathways Program (Global Society & Data; Women & Finance), competitive robotics (two FIRST Tech Challenge teams housed in an 856-square-foot engineering space), 12 Prep League athletics, individualized four-year college counseling, and Holy Child Network global exchange programs (Ireland, Maryland).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($37,435 for the 2025-26 academic year, with approximately 37% of students receiving need- or merit-based financial aid) and philanthropic contributions channeled through the Annual Fund and the Forward Together giving initiative. Secondary revenue streams include for-credit summer courses, the Cubs Camps middle-school program (approximately $250 per session) and Mayfield Advantage transition program, and campus filming and rentals leveraging the property's historic architecture. Student information services are delivered through the commercial Finalsite-powered iMSS platform; the school does not operate a proprietary technology product, API, or software offering, and no AI or ML capabilities are disclosed.

Distribution is conducted via a direct, admissions-led motion (online inquiry, application, references, interview, financial aid, and decision) supplemented by Open House events, student-led campus tours, shadow visits, athletic and arts outreach events, and an active alumnae referral network. Marketing runs through the school's owned website and across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. Governance is provided by an independent Board of Trustees chaired by Ryan Squire, with Sheila McNiff (SHCJ) serving as the sponsoring-order representative; Laura Farrell leads the institution as Head of School, supported by Dr. Mabel Wong as Assistant Head of School.

Name

Mayfield Senior School

Legal name

Mayfield Senior School

Website

https://mayfieldsenior.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mayfield Senior School is an independent Catholic college-preparatory school for young women in grades 9-12, located in Pasadena, California, serving more than 300 students with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, signature STEM and arts programs, and a Holy Child educational philosophy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source from tuition payments. Tuition for 2025-26 school year is $37,435. Approximately 37% of student body receives tuition assistance through need-based and merit-based financial aid.
2. Campus Filming & Rentals: Revenue generated from permitting campus facilities for film, television, and photography productions. Historic architecture and lush grounds serve as filming location.
3. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer programming including for-credit courses, Cubs Camps for middle school girls, and Mayfield Advantage for incoming 9th graders. Cubs Camps run $250 per session.
4. Annual Fund & Donations: Philanthropic contributions through annual fund campaigns, Forward Together initiative, and capital giving programs supporting school operations and enhancements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Mayfield Senior School is a private Catholic college-preparatory institution serving more than 300 young women in grades 9-12 on a single campus in Pasadena, California. Its core offering is a four-year secondary education program combining academics (34+ AP/Honors courses, average class size 15, 6:1 student-teacher ratio) with signature programs (Pathways Program, Formation of Self wellness curriculum, Conservatory for the Arts, Robotics/FTC teams, and 12 Prep League athletics) plus college counseling, global exchange programs, and summer programming. The school also generates ancillary revenue through campus filming and rentals.

Product overview

Mayfield Senior School is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory all-girls school for grades 9-12 offering a unified educational program. The school's core offerings include: College Preparatory Academics (with 34+ AP/Honors courses, average class size of 15), the Conservatory for the Arts (seven disciplines), the Pathways Program (Global Society & Data and Women & Finance tracks), Formation of Self (four-year wellness curriculum), Robotics (two FTC teams), Athletics (12 Prep League sports), College Counseling (four-year program), Global Learning & Exchange Programs, Summer Programs, and Leadership Councils. The educational approach is grounded in Holy Child philosophy and emphasizes experiential, applicable learning. No technology product or SaaS platform is offered; these are educational service programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Academics Catholic, college-preparatory academic program for young women in grades 9-12 featuring average class size of 15, a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, and 34+ AP and Honors courses, with a focus on experiential learning, college readiness, and Holy Child educational values.
• Conservatory for the Arts UC-accredited artistic study program offering seven Conservatory disciplines covering creative writing, dance, visual arts, and vocal performance for Mayfield students.
• Pathways Program Three-year interdisciplinary pathway program beginning sophomore year blending advanced coursework, research, experiential learning, and industry mentorship; available pathways include Global Society & Data and Women & Finance, with completion noted on transcript and diploma.
• Formation of Self (FOS) Signature four-year course addressing student health, wellness, and developmental needs through age-appropriate topics including study skills, mental health education, self-awareness, social justice, college readiness, stress management, relationships, and life skills; meets twice monthly with school support experts.
• Robotics Program All-girls FIRST Tech Challenge robotics program with two teams — Rock N' Roll Robots (Team #25, founded 2007) and Javabots (Team #5218, founded 2015) — designing, building, and programming competitive robots in a dedicated 856-square-foot engineering space with NASA JPL mentorship.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletic program offering 12 Prep League sports including badminton, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and water polo.
• College Counseling Individualized four-year college counseling program providing guidance from 9th grade through senior year, including research, self-reflection, application support, and personalized advocacy resulting in 100% college acceptance.
• Global Learning & Exchange Programs Immersive educational travel experiences and Holy Child Network exchange partnerships, including reciprocal exchanges with Holy Child Killiney (Ireland) and Connelly School of the Holy Child (Maryland), as well as global engagement trips exploring art, architecture, culture, and service.
• Summer Programs Comprehensive summer program offering including for-credit courses, Mayfield Advantage (transition program for incoming 9th graders), Summer Athletics, and Cubs Camps for middle school girls in grades 6-8 covering creative writing, mixed media arts, sports, theater, vocal music, and broadcast journalism.
• Campus Filming & Rentals Revenue-generating rental of Mayfield's historic campus and grounds for film, television, and photography productions, managed through the Facilities office.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Community partnership enabling two all-girls FIRST Tech Challenge robotics teams (Rock N' Roll Robots founded 2007, Javabots founded 2015) hosted on Mayfield campus. Teams welcome Girl Scouts from across Greater Los Angeles region in grades 7-12. Provides STEM education and robotics competition experience in supportive all-girls environment.
• Holy Child Network of SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of Holy Child schools spanning the globe, with 9 schools in US. Mayfield is sponsored by Society of the Holy Child Jesus and guided by educational philosophy of founder Cornelia Connelly. Network provides exchange programs, shared resources, and collaborative educational initiatives.
• Holy Child Killiney (Ireland)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoly Child exchange partner school in Ireland. Students live with host families, attend school abroad, and build lasting relationships grounded in shared Holy Child values. Reciprocal exchange program strengthens global network and cultural understanding.
• Connelly School of the Holy Child (Maryland)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoly Child exchange partner school in Maryland. Part of network exchange program allowing students to experience shared Holy Child education across institutions, building global friendships beyond campus.
• Women & Finance Industry ProfessionalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry professionals from banking, investment management, fintech, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit finance provide hands-on seminars and mentorship for Women & Finance Pathway students. Exposes students to diverse career pathways and women leaders shaping the field.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy: Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory school located in La Cañada Flintridge in the greater LA area, serving a similar demographic of families seeking values-based single-gender education. Operates under Dominican Sisters sponsorship with comparable tuition tier.
• Marymount High School: Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory school in Los Angeles with RSCJ (Religious of the Sacred Heart) sponsorship, directly comparable to Mayfield on religious sponsorship model, single-gender curriculum, and LA-area feeder market.
• The Archer School for Girls: Independent (non-religious), all-girls college-preparatory school in Los Angeles serving grades 6-12; competes head-to-head with Mayfield for LA families seeking single-gender education in similar tuition bracket.
• Marlborough School: Independent all-girls college-preparatory school in Los Angeles (grades 7-12), one of Mayfield's closest direct competitors for academically ambitious LA families and a benchmark for tuition and outcomes.
• Westridge School: Independent all-girls school in Pasadena (same city as Mayfield) serving grades 4-12; the most direct geographic competitor with overlapping feeder patterns and similar signature programs.
• Castilleja School: Independent all-girls college-preparatory school in Palo Alto, CA (grades 6-12); comparable in mission, tuition tier, and outcomes focus, though serving a different regional market.
• Convent of the Sacred Heart (San Francisco): Catholic, all-girls, RSCJ-sponsored college-preparatory school serving grades K-12 in San Francisco; mirrors Mayfield's single-gender, Catholic-sponsored model with comparable program structure and tuition.
• Connelly School of the Holy Child: Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory school in Potomac, MD, sponsored by the same Society of the Holy Child Jesus; Mayfield's sister school in the Holy Child Network and direct institutional peer for program and philosophy comparison.

Broad incumbents

• Chadwick School: Independent K-12 coed day school on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in greater LA; competes for tuition-paying families in the broader LA independent-school market but as a coed institution.
• Harvard-Westlake School: Premier independent coed K-12 school with two campuses in LA (Studio City, Holmby Hills); a major incumbent that draws top LA families and competes for the same high-achieving feeder pool as Mayfield.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MayfieldSeniorSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/mayfieldseniorschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/mayfieldseniorschool
• TikToktiktok.com/@mayfieldseniorschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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