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Ranking Basis

Data Scale: FindingSchool leverages an extensive data set that exceeds that of similar rankings, ensuring accurate and relevant evaluations through well-defined weight distributions and scoring mechanisms.

Weight Distribution: We gathered feedback from thousands of families and consulted over 50 industry experts to create ranking weights tailored to the needs of Asian students.

Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
A
Matriculation A
Academics A
Extracurriculars A
Community A
Reviews A
Mater Dei Catholic High School is a four-year co-educational high school in the Diocese of San Diego. In 2007, thanks in part to a generous grant from the ALSAM Foundation, Mater Dei Catholic subsumed Marian Catholic High School, continuing Marian’s legacy and tradition on a state of the art, 50-acre custom built facility in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista, just four miles north of the U.S.–Mexico International Border. Mater Dei Catholic continues to preserve its strong Catholic faith life while providing a cutting-edge 21st century holistic education through an innovative curriculum based on real-world application of knowledge.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$83600
Enrollment
1036
International Students
4.3%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:16
Endowment
$29.2 millions
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
22

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 2
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2
#6 Stanford University 2
#8 University of Pennsylvania 2
#9 California Institute of Technology 3
#9 Northwestern University 1
#14 Brown University 2
#17 Cornell University 2
#19 University of Notre Dame 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 8
#22 University of California: Berkeley 6
#23 Georgetown University 2
#25 University of Virginia 2
#27 University of Southern California 10
#28 New York University 3
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 18
#34 University of California: San Diego 39
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 28
#38 University of California: Davis 16
#38 University of Texas at Austin 2
#42 Boston University 2
#42 Case Western Reserve University 2
#42 Tulane University 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 4
#49 Pepperdine University 6
#49 Purdue University 12
#49 Villanova University 2
#55 Florida State University 2
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 9
#55 University of Miami 1
#57 Penn State University Park 2
#57 University of Pittsburgh 8
#59 Syracuse University 4
#59 University of Washington 3
#62 Rutgers University 2
#63 George Washington University 2
#63 St. Olaf College 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#68 Fordham University 3
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#68 Texas A&M University 4
#72 Knox College 1
#75 Baylor University 3
#75 Clemson University 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 8
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 4
#76 College of Wooster 1
#79 American University 2
#79 Gonzaga University 1
#83 Howard University 1
#83 Marquette University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
#83 Texas Christian University 4
#83 University of California: Riverside 37
#85 Washington College 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#89 St. Mary's College of Maryland 1
#89 Stonehill College 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
#93 University of Delaware 1
#93 University of Denver 9
#93 University of San Diego 28
#99 University of Oregon 16
#100 Cornell College 2
#103 Clark University 3
#103 Creighton University 3
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 2
#103 Miami University: Oxford 4
#103 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1
#103 Saint Louis University 1
#103 Temple University 1
#103 University of Arizona 12
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#103 University of San Francisco 14
#104 University of California: Merced 29
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 8
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
#107 Whittier College 1
LAC #22 United States Air Force Academy 1
#111 Drew University 2
Arizona State University 12
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 2
#122 Chapman University 3
#122 Illinois Institute of Technology 1
#124 Westmont College 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
#127 DePaul University 2
#127 Seattle University 8
#127 Seton Hall University 2
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
LAC #27 soka university of america 1
#136 Catholic University of America 3
#136 Samford University 1
#136 University of La Verne 1
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1
#136 University of Texas at Dallas 2
#136 University of the Pacific 14
#136 University of Tulsa 1
#137 George Mason University 1
#137 University of Alabama 3
#137 University of Alabama at Birmingham 1
#139 University of St. Thomas 1
LAC #28 Harvey Mudd College 3
#148 San Diego State University 28
#148 University of Cincinnati 1
LAC #30 Scripps College 6
#151 Colorado State University 1
#151 Florida International University 1
#162 Oregon State University 8
#166 Hofstra University 2
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 2
#166 Xavier University 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 3
#176 University of Idaho 1
#176 Valparaiso University 1
#182 Adelphi University 1
#182 University of Louisville 1
#202 Loyola University New Orleans 1
#212 Kent State University 1
#212 University of Missouri: St. Louis 1
#212 University of New Mexico 1
#212 Washington State University 2
#219 Hampton University 1
#219 Nova Southeastern University 1
#219 Seattle Pacific University 6
#219 Texas Tech University 2
#219 University of Maine 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
#234 Pace University 1
#234 San Francisco State University 15
#234 Suffolk University 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 4
#250 Regis University 2
#250 Utah State University 1
#263 Azusa Pacific University 16
#263 Florida Atlantic University 2
#263 Grand Valley State University 2
#263 Montana State University 1
#263 Point Park University 1
#263 St. Ambrose University 1
#285 Baker University 1
#285 Portland State University 1
#285 University of Montana 1
#285 University of North Texas 1
#285 University of Toledo 1
#299 Old Dominion University 1
#317 Morgan State University 1
#317 Northern Arizona University 2
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Alcorn State University 1
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Art Center College of Design 1
Art Institute of CaliforniaSan Diego 2
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Cal Poly Humboldt 2
California Aeronautical University 3
California Baptist University 4
California College of the Arts 3
California Lutheran University 3
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 6
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 9
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Culinary Institute of America 3
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Georgia Southern University 1
Governors State University 1
Grambling State University 1
Grand Canyon University 3
Grossmont College 1
Hastings College 1
Hawaii Pacific University 1
Henderson State University 1
Holy Names University 2
Hult International Business School San Francisco 2
Idaho State University 1
Idero Tijuana Universidad 1
Ithica College 1
Jackson State University 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Lake Erie College 1
Liberty University 1
Lincoln University 1
Linfield College 1
los angeles film school 6
Los Angeles Mission College 1
Loyola Chicago University 1
Maryland Institute College of Art 1
Marymount California University 10
MCPHS University 1
Menlo College 1
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1
Mount St. Mary's University 1
Musicians Insitute 1
New England College 1
New School of Architecture Design 1
New York Institute of Technology 2
Newbury College 1
Northwest Christian University 1
Notre Dame de Namur University 1
Otis College of Art and Design 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Pasadena City College 12
Point Loma Nazarene University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Providence Christian College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
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Saint Bonaventure University 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
San Diego Christian College 12
San Diego City College 9
San Diego Mesa College 5
San Diego Miramar College 4
San Jose State University 1
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School of Visual Arts 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 Total
All schools 624 264 210 80 14
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2 admitted 1 admitted 1 3 1 +admitted 8
#3 Stanford University 2 admitted 1 admitted 1 4
#5 Yale University 2 2
#6 University of Pennsylvania 2 admitted 1 2 1 +admitted 6
#7 California Institute of Technology 3 admitted 1 admitted 1 2 1 +admitted 8
#7 Duke University 1 1
#9 Brown University 2 admitted 1 admitted 2 2 1 +admitted 8
#9 Northwestern University 1 admitted 1 admitted 1 3 6
#12 Cornell University 2 admitted 1 admitted 1 1 5
#12 University of Chicago 2 2
#12 Columbia University 2 admitted 2 admitted 2 1 1 +admitted 8
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 8 admitted 12 admitted 15 3 1 +admitted 39
#15 University of California: Berkeley 6 admitted 19 admitted 18 3 1 +admitted 47
#17 Rice University 1 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 2 admitted 1 +admitted 3
#22 Georgetown University 2 admitted 2
#24 University of Virginia 2 admitted 2 admitted 2 1 1 +admitted 8
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 1
#28 University of California: Davis 16 admitted 22 admitted 21 1 60
#28 University of California: San Diego 39 admitted 39 admitted 1 5 84
#28 University of Southern California 10 admitted 10 admitted 9 1 +admitted 30
#33 University of California: Irvine 28 admitted 31 admitted 35 1 1 +admitted 96
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 admitted 1
#35 New York University 3 admitted 4 admitted 3 1 +admitted 11
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 18 admitted 18 admitted 3 1 +admitted 40
#38 University of Texas at Austin 2 admitted 2
#39 Boston College 1 1
#40 University of Washington 3 admitted 3 admitted 3 9
#40 Rutgers University 2 admitted 1 3
#43 Boston University 2 admitted 2 admitted 4 8
#47 University of Rochester 1 admitted 1
#47 Texas A&M University 4 admitted 4 admitted 1 9
#47 Lehigh University 1 admitted 1
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 4 admitted 1 5
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 admitted 1 2
#49 Purdue University 12 admitted 4 admitted 4 1 21
#53 College of William and Mary 1 1
#53 Northeastern University 4 admitted 2 admitted 2 1 +admitted 9
#53 Florida State University 2 admitted 2 admitted 2 6
#53 Case Western Reserve University 2 admitted 2
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 1
#57 Penn State University Park 2 admitted 1 3
#58 University of Connecticut 1 admitted 1
#60 Santa Clara University 9 admitted 9
#60 Michigan State University 1 admitted 2 admitted 2 1 6
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 admitted 1 admitted 1 1 4
#67 University of Miami 1 admitted 1 admitted 1 1 4
#67 Syracuse University 4 admitted 1 admitted 1 1 7
#67 University of Pittsburgh 8 admitted 8
#67 George Washington University 2 admitted 3 admitted 3 8
#67 Villanova University 2 admitted 2 admitted 1 5
#73 SUNY University at Binghamton 1 1
#73 Tulane University 2 admitted 2 admitted 1 5
#76 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 admitted 1
#76 University of Delaware 1 admitted 1
#76 Pepperdine University 6 admitted 3 admitted 3 1 13
#82 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 admitted 1
#83 University of California: Riverside 37 admitted 1 38
#86 Clemson University 1 admitted 1
#86 Marquette University 1 admitted 1 2
#86 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#89 Temple University 1 admitted 1
#89 Fordham University 3 admitted 1 admitted 1 5
#93 Loyola Marymount University 8 admitted 1 9
#93 Baylor University 3 admitted 1 4
#93 Gonzaga University 1 admitted 1
#97 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 1
#98 University of San Diego 28 admitted 5 33
#98 Drexel University 1 admitted 1
#98 Texas Christian University 4 admitted 4
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 2 admitted 2 admitted 2 6
#98 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#98 University of Oregon 16 admitted 16
#104 University of California: Merced 29 admitted 1 1 31
#105 American University 2 admitted 1 3
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 8 admitted 1 9
#105 Arizona State University 12 admitted 1 13
#105 San Diego State University 28 admitted 63 admitted 63 154
#105 George Mason University 1 admitted 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1 admitted 1
#105 California State University: Long Beach 1 1
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 admitted 1
#115 University of San Francisco 14 admitted 14
#115 University of Arizona 12 admitted 1 13
#115 Howard University 1 admitted 1
#118 Iowa State University 1 1
#124 Florida International University 1 admitted 1
#124 University of Oklahoma 1 admitted 1
#124 Creighton University 3 admitted 3
#124 University of Denver 9 admitted 9
#133 Chapman University 3 admitted 3
#133 Miami University: Oxford 4 admitted 4
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 admitted 1
#136 University of Texas at Dallas 2 admitted 2
#137 University of Alabama 3 admitted 1 4
#142 University of Cincinnati 1 admitted 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 2 admitted 2
#142 University of Alabama at Birmingham 1 admitted 1
#142 Clark University 3 admitted 3
#142 Oregon State University 8 admitted 8
#142 University of the Pacific 14 admitted 14
#142 Clarkson University 1 admitted 1
#151 University of Kansas 1 1
#151 Seton Hall University 2 admitted 2
#151 DePaul University 2 admitted 2
#151 Colorado State University 1 admitted 1 2
#163 Adelphi University 1 admitted 1
#163 St. John's University 1 admitted 1
#163 University of St. Thomas 1 admitted 1
#163 Seattle University 8 admitted 1 9
#170 University of Hawaii at Manoa 2 admitted 1 3
#170 University of La Verne 1 admitted 1
#178 Washington State University 2 admitted 1 3
#178 Catholic University of America 3 admitted 3
#178 San Francisco State University 15 admitted 15
#185 Samford University 1 admitted 1
#185 California State University: Fresno 1 admitted 1
#185 University of Idaho 1 admitted 1
#185 Hofstra University 2 admitted 2
#195 University of Louisville 1 admitted 1
#195 University of Tulsa 1 admitted 1
#201 Valparaiso University 1 admitted 1
#201 Xavier University 1 admitted 1
#209 Florida Atlantic University 2 admitted 2
#216 Texas Tech University 2 admitted 2
#216 University of Massachusetts Boston 4 admitted 1 5
#227 Nova Southeastern University 1 admitted 1
#227 Kent State University 1 admitted 1
#235 Grand Valley State University 2 admitted 2
#236 Azusa Pacific University 16 admitted 16
#236 University of New Mexico 1 admitted 1
#249 Suffolk University 1 admitted 1 2
#249 University of Maine 1 admitted 1
#249 Northern Arizona University 2 admitted 2
#249 Pace University 1 admitted 1
#260 University of Missouri: St. Louis 1 admitted 1 admitted 1 3
#260 Loyola University New Orleans 1 admitted 1
#260 Regis University 2 admitted 2
#260 University of North Texas 1 admitted 1
#269 Utah State University 1 admitted 1
#269 University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1 admitted 1
#269 Seattle Pacific University 6 admitted 6
#280 Old Dominion University 1 admitted 1
#280 Clarke University 1 1
#280 Portland State University 1 admitted 1
#280 Hampton University 1 admitted 1
#303 Montana State University 1 admitted 1
#320 St. Ambrose University 1 admitted 1
#332 Morgan State University 1 admitted 1
#332 Wichita State University 1 admitted 1
#332 Boise State University 1 admitted 1
#345 Baker University 1 admitted 1
#352 Georgia Southern University 1 admitted 1
#352 Point Park University 1 admitted 1
#361 Clark Atlanta University 2 admitted 2
#361 University of Montana 1 admitted 1
Idaho State University 1 admitted 1
Jackson State University 1 admitted 1
Liberty University 1 admitted 1
Grand Canyon University 3 admitted 3
University of New Orleans 1 admitted 1
Trinity International University 1 admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 Total
All schools 31 1 1 6 1
#1 Williams College 1 1
#4 Swarthmore College 1 1
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 admitted 1 2
#11 Wesleyan University 1 admitted 1
#16 Harvey Mudd College 3 admitted 1 admitted 1 1 1 +admitted 7
#27 College of the Holy Cross 3 admitted 3
#35 Scripps College 6 admitted 6
#45 Union College 1 admitted 1
#51 St. Olaf College 1 admitted 1
#56 soka university of america 1 admitted 1
#59 St. Lawrence University 1 admitted 1
#67 Reed College 1 1
#75 Knox College 1 admitted 1
#82 St. Mary's College of Maryland 1 admitted 1
#86 Stonehill College 1 admitted 1
#93 Washington College 1 admitted 1
#93 Whittier College 1 admitted 1
#93 Drew University 2 admitted 2
#107 Westmont College 1 admitted 1
#107 Linfield College 1 admitted 1
#116 Cornell College 2 admitted 2
#116 Ohio Wesleyan University 1 1
#152 Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1 admitted 1
#174 Simpson University 1 admitted 1

AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
213
Number of tests taken
726
89%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(18)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Art History
English Language and Composition
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
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Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cross Country
Swimming
Cheerleading
Rugby
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(44)
Animal Rescue Club
Art Club
Asian Pacific Islanders Club (APIC)
Asian Pop Culture Club
Chess Club
Choir Club
Animal Rescue Club
Art Club
Asian Pacific Islanders Club (APIC)
Asian Pop Culture Club
Chess Club
Choir Club
Latinoamericano
Comic Club
Creative Writing Club
Crusader Records
Culinary Club
Debate Club
eSports Club
Fiber Arts Club
Future Medical Careers Club
Girl Up Club
Hiking Club
Investment Club
Journaling Club
Mater Dei Welcoming Club
MDCHS Dance Club
Model UN
Music Club
NBA Fan Club
Ping Pong Club
Quiz Bowl
Robotics
School newspaper
Tutoring
Ukulele Club
Alzheimer's Awareness Club
American Red Cross
Book Club
Empathy Club
Fantasy Sports
Filed Hocky Club
Freshboom Dance Club
Full Stomach
Homeless Awareness
Immigration Youth
Junior Optimist
Key Club
Lacrosse Club
Magic Club
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Arts

(15)
Stagecraft
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Computer Graphic
Studio Art
Stagecraft
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Computer Graphic
Studio Art
Music
Video Production
3D Design
Choral
Film Studies
Photography
Art
Digital Photography
Digital Art
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School Link

Contact Info

https://www.materdeicatholic.org/
1615 Mater Dei Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91913
619-423-2121
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 9-12 Boarding International students
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1960
Campus Size: 48 acres
Religious Affiliation: school.Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Pre Interview: No Requirement

Frequently Ask Questions about Mater Dei Catholic School

Tell me a bit about Mater Dei Catholic School.
Mater Dei Catholic School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1960 , and currently has about 1036 students, 4.30% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.materdeicatholic.org/.
Does Mater Dei Catholic School have rigorous academic requirements?
Mater Dei Catholic School is offering 18 AP courses.

Mater Dei Catholic School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Mater Dei Catholic School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 34.71% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 15.7% go to top 25, and about 2.48% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Mater Dei Catholic School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Mater Dei Catholic School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Mater Dei Catholic School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Mater Dei Catholic School in 2024 is $83,600 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
Where is Mater Dei Catholic School located?
Mater Dei Catholic School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Diego, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Diego International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Mater Dei Catholic School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Mater Dei Catholic School is among the most popular schools, within top 328 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Mater Dei Catholic School has been favorited by 51 users.
How to start with an application with Mater Dei Catholic School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Mater Dei Catholic School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Mater Dei Catholic School’s official site: https://www.materdeicatholic.org/ or call them at 619-423-2121.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Mater Dei Catholic School?
Yes, here are few: Calvary Christian Academy, Lutheran High School Of San Diego and St. John's Episcopal School-CA.

The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Mater Dei Catholic School?
The overall rating for Mater Dei Catholic School is A.

The section ratings of Mater Dei Catholic School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

San Diego, California
San Diego, located on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California, is known for its mild climate, extensive beaches, and vibrant cultural scene. With a population of 1,386,932 in 2020, it ranks as the eighth most populous city in the United States. The city is home to a deep-water harbor and a long history with the U.S. Navy. In recent years, San Diego has emerged as a hub for healthcare and biotechnology. It is also the second-largest city in California, after Los Angeles.
Population (2022) 1,279,329
Cost of Living Higher than average 47%
Nearby Airport San Diego International Airport
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