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LA County Wildfire Outreach

Mater Dei High School is working with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to collect donations to support LA Catholic Schools affected by the fires. Student led collections & drives to help those affected by the fires will be held on campus-more information to come this week. Click for more information.
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Coach Johnny Rodriguez Featured on Jennifer Hudson Show

Coach Johnny Rodriguez of the Boys Lacrosse Program was featured today on the Jennifer Hudson Show. Two years ago, Coach Rodriguez was diagnosed with ALS. His fight is nothing short of remarkable and he remains grounded in his faith along with the love and support of the communities around him including the Boys Lacrosse Program. Enjoy a special moment from the show.
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National Merit Commended Students

These students are recognized for their exceptional academic promise as demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT qualifying test which they took in the Fall of 2023.
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Mater Dei is a co-educational Catholic college preparatory high school located in Santa Ana, CA. Rooted in our tradition of Honor, Glory, and Love, we serve a diverse student community committed to knowledge, faith, and service.
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Mater Dei At A Glance

  • Uniquely Mater Dei
    • 188 Zip Codes
    • 124 Feeder Schools
    • 73% Catholic/ 27% Non Catholic
  • Faith & Service
    • 45K+ Hours Given Per Year
    • 600+ Organizations
    • 140 Average Hours Per Graduate
  • Comprehensive Academics
    • 55 Honors Courses
    • 21 AP Courses
    • 109+ Electives
  • Nationally Recognized Athletics
    • 28 Sports Teams
    • 71% Athletes on Honor Roll
    • 23 Gatorade Players of the Year
  • Unparalleled Arts
    • 82 Courses
    • 47% of student body
    • 70% of Artists on Honor Roll
  • Global Alumni Network
    • 30K+ Worldwide
    • Robust Alumni Business Network
    • 20% Faculty Staff are Alumni