Mater Dei High School

Mater Dei High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1202 W Edinger Ave,  Santa Ana, CA
4.2
3.1
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
3.69
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
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
203
Full Time Teachers
200
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
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%

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 611 Students
University of Southern California 502 Students
University of California - Irvine 421 Students
University of California - San Diego 383 Students
University of San Diego 360 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 346 Students
University of California - Berkeley 337 Students
Loyola Marymount University 327 Students
San Diego State University 297 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 271 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 425 Students
Biology 211 Students
Psychology 199 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 126 Students
Communications 112 Students
Marketing 97 Students
Political Science and Government 96 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 88 Students
Pre-Law Studies 80 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 529 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/26/2025
It is a good school. However their main priority always has and will be football. All the money goes there. I find that the academics are reallly average.
4.0 Sophomore
1/3/2025
Going into high school freshman year, I was terrified. I waited so long to finally get to high school and I didn't know what to expect. When I first stepped foot into campus and Mater Dei, I was relieved and excited for what would come in the future for me at Mater Dei. I am currently involved in the Hip Hop Dance Team, ASB, and Girls Flag Football. So far I have been so proud of what I have achieved at MD. The staff is always willing to help me with whatever I need and I have been so lucky to have been taught by wonderful teachers. The friends I have made have been very kind and I know I will be friends with them for a while. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be part of the Mater Dei Monarch community.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 18 Reviews
1.0 other
9/29/2025
I graduated last year and I have never wanted to leave more. I have only had one teacher that was excited about teaching. All of my teachers don't care if we use Chatgpt, or don't care if we cheat, they overall don't care. I highly recommend not going, I would much rather have gone to a public schoo...
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...

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Mater Dei High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1202 W Edinger Ave in Santa Ana, CA. Annual tuition is $18,850. The school has a total enrollment of 2,159 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Mater Dei High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $851,688. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cristo Rey Orange County High School, Calvary Chapel Schools, Bethel Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Santa Ana has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mater Dei High School.

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