Catholic Central High School vs. West Catholic High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Catholic Central High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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West Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
We`re a school rooted in the Catholic faith and grounded in the Dominican traditions of study, prayer, community, and service. We are proud to be the oldest co-educational diocesan Catholic high school in the nation, founded in 1906.At Catholic Central, students find the right mix of high academic standards, individual attention, and opportunities to engage in a full spectrum of student life activities, from arts and athletics to clubs and organizations. Our unique, student-centered schedule empowers students and encourages deeper inquiry and more meaningful learning time. Our house system celebrates community and tradition, bringing students together in new and different ways than typical high schools.Parents and students love the supportive, family-like environment found in the CC community and across our campus.
For more than 60 years, we have inspired students to actively live out their faith in the classroom, on the field, on the stage and in the community based on the principle that faith and education are inextricably bound.
Guided by the Catholic faith, we are a warm, welcoming community dedicated to helping students expand their knowledge, develop their character and reach their full potential.
Here, students are taught a rigorous, faith-based academic curriculum, along with lessons that go far beyond the classroom. These include the importance of acting rightly and serving generously, the virtues of faith, responsibility and respect, and the values of integrity, family and life.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild to Moderate Learning Differences
We offer classroom accommodations and curriculum modifications to welcome a wide spectrum of learning abilities.
Year Founded
1906
1962
Students Body
Total Students
578 students
507 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
170
132
Grade 10 Students
134
113
Grade 11 Students
139
127
Grade 12 Students
135
135
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
32 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
73%
63%
Average Class Size
23
20
Number of AP Classes
14
19
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:16
Average SAT score
1148
1190
Average ACT score
24
25
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants/shorts/plaid skirt and polo/button down)
(Khaki pants/shorts/plaid skirt and polo/button down)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
Dec. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,850
$12,400
Tuition Notes
At least 50% of our students receive tuition assistance and we encourage all interested families to apply for tuition assistance. Additionally, we offer several need-based scholarships as well as merit-based scholarships for incoming freshman. You may find scholarship information here: https://grcatholiccentral.org/financial-aid/
It is our goal to make a West Catholic education a reality for every student. We offer several options to assist with financing each student\'s education. To learn more about available tuition assistance, please visit grwestcatholic.org/admissions/tuition-assistance
% on Financial Aid
50%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$4,800
Acceptance Rate
98%
100%
Admissions Director
Nellie Richthammer
Julie Herdegen
Sports
Total Sports Offered
22
24
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
22
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Baking Club, Catholic Central Association of Scholarly Science-Fiction Enthusiasts, Chinese Club, Debate, E-Sports Club, Finance Club, French Club, Jazz Band, Men's Group, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Peace Jam, Political Discourse, Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Students for Life, Sustainability Club, UPRISE Volunteer Club, Women's Group, Writers Group
Art Club, FIRST Robotics, Garden Club, House Council, Investment Club, Jazz Band, Language Club, Life Force, Liturgical Choir, Math Challenge, Morning Adoration Club, National Honor Society, Peer Advocates, Podcast Club, Priestly Discernment Group, Quiz Bowl, Rotary Club, Safe Haven, Student Ambassadors, Students for Life, WC Theatre, Women's Leadership Group, Women's Religious Discernment Group, Writing Club