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#317 of 478 private schools in IN
Mater Dei High School
High School · Evansville, IN
A private high school in Evansville, IN serving grades 9th – 12th.
1300 HARMONY WAY, Evansville, IN 47720
- 12.6:1 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 IN.
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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 IN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mater Dei High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,911/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,968
Median home value
$206,800
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47720; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Joseph Reitz High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,321 | Compare → |
| Signature School IncCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.8 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,126 | Compare → |
| Academy for Innovative StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mater Dei High School is listed in Evansville, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mater Dei High School
Mater Dei High School is a private high school in Evansville, IN, serving approximately 496 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Dei High School
What grades does Mater Dei High School serve?
Mater Dei High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mater Dei High School?
Mater Dei High School has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Dei High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Dei High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mater Dei High School rank in IN?
Mater Dei High School ranks #317 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Mater Dei High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Dei High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 High School a private school?
Yes, Mater Dei 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 High School a religious school?
Mater Dei High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Vanderburgh County
- Phone
- (812) 426-2258
- Area population (ZIP 47720)
- 17,103
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 47720; 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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