Mater Dei High School

Mater Dei High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1202 W Edinger Ave,  Santa Ana, CA
4.2
3.2
2,159 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Frances Clare
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$18,850
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
203
Full Time Teachers
200
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%
White
38.3%
Hispanic
33.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.5%
Black
3.7%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best HS For Athletes in California
#27 Best Catholic Schools in California
#91 Most Diverse Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 627 Students
University of Southern California 520 Students
University of California - Irvine 430 Students
University of California - San Diego 404 Students
University of San Diego 388 Students
University of California - Berkeley 361 Students
Loyola Marymount University 348 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 331 Students
San Diego State University 308 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 263 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 432 Students
Biology 216 Students
Psychology 206 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 125 Students
Communications 111 Students
Political Science and Government 103 Students
Marketing 95 Students
Nursing 93 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 80 Students
Pre-Law Studies 80 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 520 Reviews
1.0 Junior
6/1/2024
Literally a mess, the school doesn't care much about how the students feel about their teachers (PHYSICS CLASS IS A NIGHTMARE TO ALL STUDENTS) and the school doesn't even want to change the teachers for better ones. It seems like the school spent too much money on sports and academics were left behind.
4.0 Junior
5/21/2024
Mater Dei has its pros and cons. During the fall and spring there are numerous sporting events that spirited students and parents attend. If you can make an effort to go to games or get involved in a sport, that a sure way to make friends and have a great experience.
4.0 Senior
5/9/2024
I had a great experience at Mater Dei. In my 4 years head counselors are very helpful in guiding you future career path. An amazing school for athletics.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 17 Reviews
2.0 parent
10/22/2024
If your kid doesn’t “fit the mold”, they’re not going to make it here. There’s a bullying problem.There’s A LOT of bureaucracy that reflects favoritism towards particular teachers, at the expense of student wellbeing.Many excellent, well loved teachers have left the school over the past few years. I...
4.0 parent
8/30/2023
4.5 stars not 5 because academically top notch, Athletics top notch. Arts very strong. Calander changes daily often without any notice. I have to check the website the day of to know what the day's schedule is. Spirit dress no notice, unless you check the website daily. Communication between staff a...
1.0 parent
3/9/2023
We have multiple children who have attended different high schools. We have been following Mater Dei protocol (their sole concern) for six months to let them know that our child's teacher isn't teaching. The school and parents all know this individual is an issue. She takes weeks to over a month to...
1.0 other
11/6/2022
MD is getting more expensive and worse this year with many young inexperienced and unqualified teachers and coaches. I would rather go to any other public high school nearby for free and better education.

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