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Mater Dei Catholic High School is a four-year co-educational high school in the Diocese of San Diego. Mater Dei provides an outstanding education to all students with an emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). We incorporate the use of state-of-the-art technological tools, community partnerships, and many opportunities for real-world experiences into our curriculum. In 2007, the school is internationally recognized and dedicated to promoting diversity. We actively strive for a student body that includes people from all over the world in the belief that classroom dialogues are more dynamic and more informed when students can interact with and learn from others of different backgrounds.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$39,400
Enrollment
1043
International Students
4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
83%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:15
Endowment
$29 million
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
20
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| Art #1 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 2 |
| #2 | Columbia University | 2 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 |
| Art #4 | Maryland Institute College of Art | 1 |
| Art #5 | California College of the Arts | 3 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 2 |
| Parsons The New School for Design | 1 | |
| Art #8 | Pratt Institute | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024-2025)Number of students who took AP tests
245
Number of tests taken
764
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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English Literature and Composition
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Environmental Science
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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English Literature and Composition
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Environmental Science
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French Language and Culture
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Physics 1
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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Art History
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English Language and Composition
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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AP Equivalent and Beyond
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English I Honors
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English II Honors
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Algebra II/Trig Honors
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Geometry Honors
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Pre-Calculus Honors
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Biology Honors
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English I Honors
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English II Honors
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Algebra II/Trig Honors
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Geometry Honors
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Pre-Calculus Honors
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Biology Honors
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Chemistry Honors
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Science Academy I Honors
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Science Academy II Honors
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Advanced Theater Honors
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Spanish 3 Honors
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College English Composition
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College Algebra
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College Precalculus
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College Psychology
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College Sociology
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College Public Speaking
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College Statistics
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Science Research / Honors Science Academy II
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Engineering Pathway Courses (PLTW Advanced Level)
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Advanced Digital Media / Film Production
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Advanced Studio Art / AP Art Portfolio
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Advanced Music Performance (Band / Choir / Ensemble)
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Wrestling
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Cross Country
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Swimming
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Cheerleading
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Rugby
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Football
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Animal Rescue Club
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Art Club
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Asian Pacific Islanders Club (APIC)
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Asian Pop Culture Club
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Chess Club
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Choir Club
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Animal Rescue Club
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Art Club
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Asian Pacific Islanders Club (APIC)
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Asian Pop Culture Club
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Chess Club
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Choir Club
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Latinoamericano
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Comic Club
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Creative Writing Club
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Crusader Records
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Culinary Club
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Debate Club
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eSports Club
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Fiber Arts Club
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Future Medical Careers Club
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Girl Up Club
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Hiking Club
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Investment Club
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Journaling Club
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Mater Dei Welcoming Club
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MDCHS Dance Club
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Model UN
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Music Club
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NBA Fan Club
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Ping Pong Club
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Quiz Bowl
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Robotics
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School newspaper
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Tutoring
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Ukulele Club
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Alzheimer's Awareness Club
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American Red Cross
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Book Club
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Empathy Club
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Fantasy Sports
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Filed Hocky Club
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Freshboom Dance Club
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Full Stomach
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Homeless Awareness
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Immigration Youth
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Junior Optimist
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Key Club
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Lacrosse Club
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Magic Club
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Arts
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Stagecraft
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Theater
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Art History
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Ceramics
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Computer Graphic
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Studio Art
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Stagecraft
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Theater
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Art History
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Ceramics
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Computer Graphic
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Studio Art
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Music
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Video Production
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3D Design
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Choral
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Art
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Digital Photography
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Film
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Design
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Frequently Ask Questions about Mater Dei Catholic School
Tell me a bit about Mater Dei Catholic School.
Mater Dei Catholic School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1960 , and currently has about 1043 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.materdeicatholic.org/.
For more official information, please visit https://www.materdeicatholic.org/.
Does Mater Dei Catholic School have rigorous academic requirements?
Mater Dei Catholic School is offering 18 AP courses.
Mater Dei Catholic School also have 83% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Mater Dei Catholic School also have 83% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Mater Dei Catholic School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 33.47% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 15.14% go to top 25, and about 2.39% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Mater Dei Catholic School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Mater Dei Catholic School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Mater Dei Catholic School?
The day tuition for Mater Dei Catholic School in 2024 is
$39,400 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@amerigoeducation.com .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@amerigoeducation.com .
Where is Mater Dei Catholic School located?
Mater Dei Catholic School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Diego, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Diego International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Mater Dei Catholic School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Mater Dei Catholic School is among the most popular schools, within top 306 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Mater Dei Catholic School has been favorited by 62 users.
Also Mater Dei Catholic School has been favorited by 62 users.
How do I complete an application for Mater Dei Catholic School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Mater Dei Catholic School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Mater Dei Catholic School’s official site: https://www.materdeicatholic.org/ or call them at 619-423-2121.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Mater Dei Catholic School’s official site: https://www.materdeicatholic.org/ or call them at 619-423-2121.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Mater Dei Catholic School?
Yes, here are few:
Calvary Christian Academy, Lutheran High School Of San Diego and St. John's Episcopal School-CA.
The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Mater Dei Catholic School?
The overall rating for Mater Dei Catholic School is A.
The section ratings of Mater Dei Catholic School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Mater Dei Catholic School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
San Diego, located on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California, is known for its mild climate, extensive beaches, and vibrant cultural scene. With a population of 1,386,932 in 2020, it ranks as the eighth most populous city in the United States. The city is home to a deep-water harbor and a long history with the U.S. Navy. In recent years, San Diego has emerged as a hub for healthcare and biotechnology. It is also the second-largest city in California, after Los Angeles.
Population (2022)
1,279,329
Cost of Living
Higher than average 47%
Nearby Airport
San Diego International Airport
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