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Catholic Central High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Grand Rapids, MI

319 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Grand Rapids
  • Serving families in Grand Rapids since at least 2011

Catholic Central High School is a Catholic diocesan school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 572 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Grand Rapids. The school reports that about 77% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
572
Teachers
40.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 270 girls, 302 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 77% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 89% of Catholic high schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 28 Catholic high schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    676’11–12654’13–14638’15–16638’17–18552’21–22572’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9130
    10167
    11142
    12133

    Student body

    White68%
    Hispanic or Latino19%
    Two or more races6%
    Black4%
    Asian3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    Questions about Catholic Central High School

    What grades does Catholic Central High School serve?

    Catholic Central High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Catholic Central High School?

    About 572 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Catholic Central High School?

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