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.
Official information of Mater Dei High School in 2024 | FindingSchool

C Day
C Matriculation
B Academics
A+ Extracurricular activities
A Community
C Reviews
C Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $64,000
# of Students: 2,075
Teacher:Student: 1:15
International Student: 5%
AP Courses: 21
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 45%
SAT: 1160/1600
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AP Courses

(Total 21)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
European History
Physics 1
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Calculus BC
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
European History
Physics 1
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Music Theory
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
Latin
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 21)
3D Design
Art History
Drawing
2D Art
Choir
Dance
Music
Music Theory
Production
Theater
3D Design
Art History
Drawing
2D Art
Choir
Dance
Music
Music Theory
Production
Theater
Vocal
Ceramics
Digital Media
Digital Photography
Film Studies
Filmmaking
Media
Painting
Photography
Studio Art
Video Production
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 75)
Anime Club
 Asian American Club
Car Club
Comic Book Club
Dodgeball Club
FAM (Fellowship of Athletic Monarchs)
FIDM Fashion Club
Film Club
Fishing Club
Fun Run Club
Anime Club
 Asian American Club
Car Club
Comic Book Club
Dodgeball Club
FAM (Fellowship of Athletic Monarchs)
FIDM Fashion Club
Film Club
Fishing Club
Fun Run Club
GLO (Girls Leading One Another) Club
MD Disney Club
Origami Club
Ping Pong Club
Poetry Club
Video Game Club
Video Making Club
Act on Alzheimer's
African American Club
A Friend in Need
Aiding Angels Club
All for One Club
Aspire 2 Inspire
Autism Society Club
Blessings in a Backpack
Bravehearts
Break the Silence
Club PMMC (Pacific Marine Mammal Care)
Club SHARE
Hand in Hand DSAOC (Down Syndrome Association of Orange County)
Interact Club
Joni's Angels
Key Club
Kids Unite 4 Hope
Kidsworks Club
Kind Club
Little Hands Big Hearts
Magical Monarchs
Make A Wish
Me to We
Monarch Aid
Multi-Cultural Club
Musicality Club
RAD Camp Club
Red Cross Club
Seasons for Sharing
Social Justice Club
Spina Bifida Awareness
Surfrider Foundation
Team NEGU (Never Ever Give Up)
The Forgotten Children's Club
Twin Kicks
ASL Club
Astronomy Club
Cappies Club
Chinese Tutoring Club
Engineering Opportunities
Latin Club
Le Cercle Francais
Tri-Music Honor Club
Math Club
Monarch Television Club
Pre-Med Club
The Scarlet Scroll Club
Theatre Arts Club
CSF (California Scholarship Federation)
NHS (National Honor Society)
NAHS (National Art Honor Society)
Renaissance Club
Academic Decathlon
JSA (Junior State of America)
Mock Trial
MUN (Model United Nations)
Robotics
Speech and Debate
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1950
Campus Size: 20 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement

TOEFL

Brief Reviews

(Total 5)
4.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 11)
Recommended
Recommended
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4.8 (70 reviews)

Frequently Ask Questions about Mater Dei High School

01.
Tell me a bit about Mater Dei High School.
Mater Dei High School is Co-ed private day school located in Long Beach, California, US. It was founded 1950 , and currently has about 2075 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.materdei.org.
02.
Does Mater Dei High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Mater Dei High School is offering 21 AP courses.

Mater Dei High School also have 45% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Mater Dei High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019, some students attended Princeton University, Columbia University, Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University and Dartmouth College.
04.
What is the application requirement for Mater Dei High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Mater Dei High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Mater Dei High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Mater Dei High School in 2024 is $64,000, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@materdei.org .
06.
Where is Mater Dei High School located?
Mater Dei High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Long Beach, which is about 22 miles away from school. Most families can choose Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport to travel in and out of school.
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Also Mater Dei High School has been favorited by 45 users.
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The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Mater Dei High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Mater Dei High School’s official site: http://www.materdei.org or call them at 714-754-7711.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Mater Dei High School?
Yes, here are few: School of Our Lady, Maranatha Christian Academy/Calvary Chapel High and St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School.

The closest major city is Long Beach. You can find out more schools near Long Beach here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Mater Dei High School?
The overall rating for Mater Dei High School is C.

The section ratings of Mater Dei High School are:
C for Matriculation
B for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews
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