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Marquette Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Michigan City, IN

306 W 10th St, Michigan City, IN 46360

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Michigan City
  • Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in Indiana
  • 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Michigan City since at least 2011

In Michigan City, Indiana, Marquette Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 224 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic high schools in Indiana. Enrollment is up about 20% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Gary. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
224
Teachers
21 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 121 girls, 103 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic high schools in Indiana (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of Catholic high schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 22 Catholic high schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    186’11–12232’13–14297’15–16297’17–18232’19–20229’21–22224’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    969
    1061
    1162
    1232

    Student body

    White53%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Black13%
    Two or more races13%
    Asian4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Marquette Catholic High School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Marquette Catholic High School

    What grades does Marquette Catholic High School serve?

    Marquette Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Marquette Catholic High School?

    About 224 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Marquette Catholic High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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