Mater Dei High School (Breese, Illinois)
| Mater Dei Catholic High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
900 North Mater Dei Drive , 62230 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°36′57″N 89°31′58″W / 38.61583°N 89.53278°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational, Parochial |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1954 |
| Oversight | Diocese of Belleville |
| Principal | Dennis A. Litteken |
| Chaplain | Fr. Chuck Tuttle |
| Faculty | 36 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 373 / 615.45 (multiplied) (2023–24) |
| Average class size | 23 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13:1 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Columbia Blue and White |
| Slogan | Rooted in Tradition for a Faith-Filled Future. |
| Team name | Knights |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | The Lance |
| Yearbook | The Knight |
| Tuition | $6,110 (Catholic Students), $6,610 (Non-Catholic & Out of District Students) |
| Website | http://www.materdeiknights.org |
Mater Dei Catholic High School (often called Breese Mater Dei), is a Catholic, co-educational high school in Breese, Illinois, United States, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville. It was founded in 1954 through the merger of St. Dominic's High School in Breese and St. Mary's High School in Carlyle, Illinois.
The academic program is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and holds a Certificate of Recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Recent developments at Mater Dei include the construction of a new east wing, expanding facilities by adding a new band room, weight room, and gym. In addition, they added an outdoor football / soccer facility with a turf playing surface