Amerigo San Diego Mater Dei Catholic High School
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
Chula Vista, CA 91913
Tel: (312)416-1955
- Amerigo San Diego and academic partner Mater Dei Catholic High School provide a nurturing and challenging learning environment, with all the exciting opportunities of a nearby major city.
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Amerigo San Diego | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1960 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 48 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 869 students | 320 students |
| % International Students | 10% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 10% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 25 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 61% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | n/a | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $31,250 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Raj Patel | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Sarah Cook | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 18 |
| Courses | American Government and Politics, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language and Culture, Physics I, Spanish Language and Culture , Spanish Literature, United States History, World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 40 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Academic League, Animation Club, College Awareness, Comic Book Club, Crusader Impact, Culinary Club, Drives for San Diego, Dungeons and Dragons, Faith Union Club, French Club, Future Career, Girl Up, JEDI, Junior Optimist, Key Club, Latinoamericano Club, Meme Club, MEXAS, Military Career Pursuit Club, Mock Trial, Ocean Insight, Opening Doors, Prolife, Ribbons Club, Robotics Club, Science Club, Software Engineer, Super Smash Bros. Club, The Office Club, United Club Arts and Music Programs: Artists and Writers, Band, Ceramics Club, Choir, Diverse Representation Art Club, Drama Club, International Dance Recreational Athletic Programs: Catholic Athletes for Christ, Lacrosse, Rugby Club | |
School Notes
- Mater Dei Catholic High School is a four-year co-educational high school located on a 50-acre custom built facility in San Diego. Mater Dei Catholic provides a cutting-edge 21st century holistic education through an innovative curriculum based on real-world application of knowledge
- Amerigo San Diego Mater Dei Catholic High School accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
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