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School Notes Overview: |
The students, faculty, staff, administration and alumni of Mater Dei High School are proud of its traditions of Honor, Glory, and Love. A school built by faith, dedication, and help from the families and community around us, Mater Dei is a thriving commitment to Catholic education in the heart of Orange County. ...read more
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Mater Dei High School |
| School Level |
High school
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
| Year
Founded |
1950 |
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County |
Orange County, CA |
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| Total
Students |
2211 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
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CA )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
47% |
39% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 625 students | | Grade 10 - 609 students | | Grade 11 - 511 students | | Grade 12 - 466 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
155 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
45% |
| Average Class Size |
27 |
| Number of AP Courses |
14 |
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School |
(
CA )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:14 |
1:11
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 18 |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$9,950 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
30% |
| Acceptance
Rate |
85% |
| Headmaster |
Mr. Patrick Murphy / President |
| Admissions
Director |
Mr. Greg Dhuyvetter |
| Admissions
Associate |
Mrs. Lisa Rosales |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
19 |
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Sports |
| Baseball | Basketball | | Cheering | Cross Country | | Dance | Drill Team | | Football | Golf | | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | | Soccer | Softball | | Surf Team | Swimming | | Tennis | Track and Field | | Volley Ball | Water Polo | | Wrestling | |
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| Total Extracurricular
Organizations |
48 |
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Extracurriculars |
| Young Black Scholars | Table Tennis Club | | Surf Club | String Club | | Snowboarding Club | Science Club | | Scarlet Ambassadors | Sailing Club | | SADD | Rock Musician Club | | Renaissance | Red Cross Club | | Photography Club | Pacific Islander Club | | National Honor Society (NHS) | National Art Honor Society (NAHS) | | Monarch Ministry | Model United Nations (MUN) | | Martial Arts Club | Make a Wish Club | | Latin Club | Knitting Club | | Key Club | Kaleidoscope | | Junior States of America (JSA) | International Club | | Interact Club | Home Economics Club | | Hockey Club | Habitat For Humanity | | Future USCholars | Fishing Club | | Film Club | Fashion Club | | E.A.R.T.H. Club (Environmental Club) | Drama Club | | Disc Club/Vinyl Appreciation Club | Debate & Forensics | | Computer Club | Chess/Strategy Club | | California Scholarship Federation (CSF) | Bowling Club | | Biking and Cycling Club | Aztlan-Latino Heritage | | Asian American Club | Anime Club | | Amnesty International | American Cancer Society |
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- Current enrollment: approx. 2,300 students; largest non-public school west of Chicago
- Culturally diverse: 53% Caucasian; 22% Latino; 14% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3% African American; 9% Other
- Religiously diverse: 83% Catholic; 17% represent a variety of other faiths
- 99% continue on to college; 88% qualify for a four-year college
- Members of the Class of 2007 were accepted to many top schools
- Students live in every city in Orange County; some commute from Riverside and Los Angeles counties
- 60% of student body attended Catholic elementary school; 18% attended private school
- The Muth Family Learning Center serves the 5% of our students who have diagnosed special learning needs
- Teachers and peer tutors are available before and after school for tutoring
- 70% of student body are registered members of 50 school clubs
- 44% participate in athletics
- 44% participate in fine and performing arts
- More than 80% of the student body participates in at least one co-curricular or extra-curricular program
- Up to 30% receive $750,000 annually in need-based tuition assistance
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and NCEA
- Teaching faculty are credentialed; over 40% have advanced degrees
- 35% of the professional staff coach, moderate or direct extracurricular programs
- 14 AP and 17 Honors classes; 40% enrolled in AP or Honors classes
- Class of 2006: 1 National Merit Finalist
- MediaLink, an integrated digital multi-media system, is in classrooms; and all teachers use laptops
- Our Guidance & Counseling Center is supported by 6 academic counselors, and 5 personal counselors; the center includes the College & Career Resource Counselor and center
- Edline serves as a homework tool and communication device between teachers and parents. All teachers have published emails
- Schoolwide, mandatory, random drug-testing program fosters a safe, drug-free environment
- Students are required to wear uniforms supplied by Vicki Marsha Uniforms, Inc.
- Closed campus; 24 hour security
- 19 sports are offered; all field varsity and lower level teams
- Since 1990: 35 CIF, 4 state, and 19 national championships
- 100% of student body complete at least 80 hours of community service prior to graduation
- Class of 2007 completed nearly 90,000+ volunteer hours at hundreds of organizations
- Over 400 involved in liturgies and prayer services throughout the year
- Over 400 participate annually in retreats
- Over 600 participate annually in on-campus Special Games Outreach
- Monarch Ministry, a service group, promotes faith-filled student leadership
- Service Awards: Disneyland Community Service Award for Youth
- Lions Share allows students to prepare over 400 meals weekly for the homeless
- Profile last updated: 09/11/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
92707 ) |
| School
Zip (
92707 ) |
(
CA ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
62,627 people |
33,864,644 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
13% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
26 years old |
33.3 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
4.7 persons |
2.8 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$49,080 |
$50,900 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
3.8 rooms |
4.7 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
42 years old |
42 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (92707)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
56% / 44% |
55% / 45% |
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