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At a Glance

Mater Dei High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school of the Diocese of Orange, California. Our mission is to provide a holistic education rooted in Catholic faith, values, and the tradition of Honor, Glory, and Love. We are renowned for being a warm, welcoming, and diverse community where students flourish academically, athletically, artistically, and spiritually while embodying servant leadership. We empower our students to develop into ethical and inspirational leaders who positively impact their communities and the world.

  • 1950
    Founded
  • Scarlet and Gray School Colors
  • Monarch Mascot
  • Apple Distinguished School
  • Located in Santa Ana, CA
  • 24/7
    Campus Security/ Closed Campus
  • 1,995 Students
  • 53% Female 47% Male
  • Comprehensive Academics 53 Honors Courses 22 AP Courses 109+ Electives
  • 75+ Clubs
  • 29 Sports/Teams
  • Class of 2023 78.5% 4 Year 16.6% 2 Year 1.8% Gap Year 1.8% Military, Trade School, or Employment
  • Religiously Diverse 72% Catholic and 28% Non Catholic
  • 140
    National Merit Finalists
  • 1 to 1 iPad Program
  • 20%
    of faculty/staff are alumni
  • 50%
    of students who receive financial aid
  • Drug testing program
  • 95%
    Student Involvement
  • STEM Distinction Program
  • 9
    College and Career Counselors
  • 3
    CHOC Psychology Team Members
  • 4
    Learning Support Specialists
  • Culturally Diverse
    Ethnicity: 36% Hispanic; 64% Non Hispanic Race: 9% Asian 0.3% Hispanic 1% Black/African American 0.7% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 18% Two or more Races 50% White 21% Unknown/Other