Below Average
#1615 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Mater Dei Catholic High School
High School · Chula Vista, CA
A private high school in Chula Vista, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
1615 MATER DEI DR, Chula Vista, CA 91913
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Mater Dei Catholic High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chula Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,412
Median home value
$750,000
Median rent
$2,863/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| East Hills AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Olympian HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,324 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mater Dei Catholic High School is listed in Chula Vista, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mater Dei Catholic High School
Mater Dei Catholic High School is a private high school in Chula Vista, CA, serving approximately 1,037 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,615 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Dei Catholic High School
What grades does Mater Dei Catholic High School serve?
Mater Dei Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mater Dei Catholic High School?
Mater Dei Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,037 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Dei Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Dei Catholic High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mater Dei Catholic High School rank in CA?
Mater Dei Catholic High School ranks #1,615 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mater Dei Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Dei Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mater Dei Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, Mater Dei Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mater Dei Catholic High School a religious school?
Mater Dei Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 423-2121
- Area population (ZIP 91913)
- 57,067
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91913; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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