Amerigo San Diego Mater Dei Catholic High School
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.
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- UCLA Being a Catholic school. I love the Holistic education that we got. The school instilled Discipline within me and I can honestly say that I was about to gain values of life at the school. . .
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Amerigo San Diego Mater Dei Catholic High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Large student body (number of students)
- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Amerigo San Diego | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 5-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1960 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 48 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 1036 students | 300 students |
| % International Students | 2% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 2% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1120 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 31 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Students wear school uniforms) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 23 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 18 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 27 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | n/a | $59,750 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| 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 | 27 | 18 |
| Courses | Algebra 2/Trigonometry, American Government and Politics, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, English 1, English 2, English 3, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French 3, French Language and Culture, Geometry, Physics I, Pre-Calculus, Spanish 3, Spanish Language and Culture , Spanish Literature, United States History, World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, 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 | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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
- The school offers students an academically rigorous school with unique programs that will stand out on university applications.
- Students have access to extensive extracurriculars and a picturesque 48-acre campus with recently-built facilities and beautiful outdoor space.
- The school's elite, innovative Academy of Science program gives students opportunities to gain hands-on experience in STEM fields and inten for post-doctoral scientists and professionals
- Amerigo San Diego Mater Dei Catholic High School accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mary Salas - An American politician who previously served in the California Assembly and currently serves as the Mayor of the Chula Vista. She graduated from San Diego State University. ?
- John Carlos Frey - Renowned investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and published author. His work has won him many awards, including six Emmys. He has also written articles for the Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post, Salon and more. He graduated from University
- Paul Arriola - Professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club D.C. United and the United States national team.?
Profile last updated: 07/19/2021
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