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Mater Dei High School

School Overview:

School Notes:

• 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: 07/14/2009

In the News:

• Ocean View cruises to CIF title (Huntington Beach Independent)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 08:25:32 am
  SANTA ANA — Avery Johnson got the steal near midcourt, took off and slammed the ball at the buzzer.
• M. Basketball. Cal Signs Four Recruits to Letters of Intent (CalBears.com)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 03:05:54 am
  Three players ranked in Rivals' Top 150 and a long-distance shooter from Chicago highlight the 2010 California men's basketball recruiting class, Golden Bear head coach Mike Montgomery announced Wednesday. The class ranks No. 17 by Scout.com
• ASU signs elite prospect King (East Valley Tribune)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 09:40:59 pm
  Arizona State basketball coach Herb Sendek secured a key piece of the Sun Devils' future Wednesday when 6-foot-5 guard Keala King signed his letter of commitment.
• Stanford loses standout freshman for season to ACL injury (Arizona Daily Star)
  posted on October 20, 2009 at 07:11:38 am
  STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford freshman Andy Brown will miss the basketball season with a left knee injury.
• Ucla - Team Notes (USA Today)
  posted on October 16, 2009 at 03:20:44 pm
  Darren Collison was 86-18 as a starting point guard during his UCLA career.

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