Admissions - Mayfield Senior School

At Mayfield, we show up.

For the whole beautiful, complex experience of learning, loving, and becoming.

Our all-girls environment and challenging academic program are designed for you to build confidence, develop an innovative mind, and practice the unshakeable values that colleges seek and the world needs.

Welcome. We are so happy you found us—let your Mayfield admissions journey begin.

Why Mayfield?

Because an exceptional environment inspires exceptional women.

Here, you’ll flourish by choice, not by chance, because Mayfield girls have and take the time to make moves and meet every opportunity.

College Preparatory Academics

With an approach that is always applicable, experiential, and challenging, you’ll learn to set the goals and routines that work—for you. Our collaborative college preparatory education is led by exceptional teachers who engage each girl in the love of daily intellectual challenge. Mayfield graduates are fully prepared for college.

Conservatory for the Arts

Onstage, in studios, and through workshops, you’ll engage in rigorous, UC-accredited artistic study that develops your creative voice and vision. Choose from seven Conservatory disciplines and mediums and, go on, express yourself.

Competitive Athletics

Choose from 12 sports in the Prep League and compete at a high level while developing discipline, teamwork, and resilience. Watch your effort turn into confidence, and consistent action turn into big wins.

A Community of Faith and Action

We see the gifts, greatness, and uniqueness in each other. You’ll join a network of friends and alumnae who show up for each other, every day, in classrooms, across communities, and throughout life. When Cubs call, we pick up.

Formation of Self

Mayfield’s signature four-year Formation of Self course blends mental health education, self-awareness, academic mastery, and social justice principles to prepare you for the challenges of high school, college, and adulthood.

College CounselingMeet with your counselor regularly, hone in on your strengths and interests, solidify your direction, start the college search, visit campuses, take the SATs, and seek and receive support as you balance it all.

Pathways Program

Get ready to choose a path, explore your purpose, and prepare for college and an interconnected world through our Pathways Program. You’ll have the chance to apply for an academic pathway in women and finance, global society and data, STEM, or arts during the spring semester of your ninth grade year.

Leadership CouncilsThrough Mayfield’s leadership councils, which include Student Council, Athletic Leadership Council, Campus Ministry Council, Student Justice Leadership Council (SJLC), and Arts Council, you’ll step into meaningful roles across campus, shaping the arts, student life, and more. It’s where your voice turns into action.

Immersive TravelBetween travel learning opportunities, annual class retreats, and our Holy Child Exchange Program, you won’t sit still at Mayfield. You’ll immerse yourself in diverse cultures and action-oriented experiences as your perspectives—and purpose—broaden.

The Mayfield All-Girls Difference

It’s all-girls. It’s values driven. It’s action oriented. Meet Mayfield.

These are the years we come into our own—and we do so confidently. Here, Holy Child values come to life in an intentionally designed, all-girls college preparatory community.

You’ll thrive here. Because this was built for your becoming.

Why All-Girls at Mayfield?

Mayfield is a great place to discover what you love and connect with others who share your passions.

- Beatrize B. ‘27 (Rosemont Middle School)

Welcome From Your Mayfield Admissions Team

From your first question to your first day, we’re here for you.

Merilisa Ramirez

Director of Admissions

Ms. Jade Stewart

Associate Director of Admissions

Josie Beltran

Admissions & Marketing Coordinator

Admissions FAQs

When can I apply to Mayfield Senior School?

Who is the typical Mayfield student?

Mayfield students come to us from 75 different Catholic, independent, and public schools and represent many different racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our students hail from all over Los Angeles County, but most come from the Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley area. Our current student body represents almost 30 local communities, including Pasadena, Altadena, Glendale, Arcadia, San Marino, Monrovia, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, La Canada, Los Angeles, Sierra Madre, Alhambra, Downey, Burbank, Montebello, Toluca Lake, La Crescenta, Temple City, Tujunga, Bell, Bradbury, El Monte, Huntington Park, Monterey Park, Whittier, Rosemead, Studio City, Valley Center, Maywood, and North Hollywood.

Most incoming freshmen know only a few other students before they enroll, so the atmosphere on campus is very friendly. Students are eager to get to know each other!

What do you look for when admitting students?

Mayfield Senior School admits the best-qualified applicants. We seek students who possess character, scholarship, curiosity and love of learning. In addition, Mayfield expects to enroll students who value integrity, loyalty and service. In evaluating applicants, the Admissions Committee creates a context for each student, and tries to assess the student’s ability and eagerness to benefit from and contribute to Mayfield. The following are criteria that the Admissions Committee considers when making its decisions:

• Application, including student essay
• Interview
• Transcript, emphasis placed on 7th and 8th grades
• Recommendations (academic)

Where do Mayfield graduates attend college?

100% of our students are accepted to college. Our graduates enroll at small liberal arts colleges, large research universities, and public and private institutions in the West, South, Midwest and on the East Coast. Our graduates are currently attending more than 110 colleges and universities across the country and around the world. Read more about our College Counseling program.

What are the advantages of attending a girls' school?

Is financial and merit aid available?

Will applying for financial aid affect my chances for admission?

When can I visit the Mayfield campus?

What sports does Mayfield offer?

Mayfield Senior School admits students of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin. Mayfield Senior School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.