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Catholic Central High School

  • LocationGrand Rapids, MI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 572 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Grand Rapids
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Catholic Central High School is a diocesan Catholic high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, anchored to the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Students attend a weekly Mass at the cathedral next door, take theology in each of four years, and have a retreat for every grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Catholic Central High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miCathedral of Saint Andrew: 0.1 mi1St. Mary Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Basilica of St. Adalbert: 1.5 mi3Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish: 1.6 mi4St. Isidore Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.7 mi6Campus Ministries, Catholic Central High School: 0.1 miCatholic Central High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Cathedral of Saint Andrew — 0.1 mi · 265 Sheldon Boulevard Southeast, Grand Rapids
  2. St. Mary Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  3. Basilica of St. Adalbert — 1.5 mi · 654 Davis Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
  4. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish — 1.6 mi · 156 Valley Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids
  5. St. Isidore Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 628 Diamond Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids
  6. Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.7 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The school's schedule page lists built-in Wednesday Masses; the campus ministry page says weekly Mass is held at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew next door.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Schedule | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/our-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Built-in Wednesday masses offer consistent time for worship and prayer.”
      The school schedule includes built-in Wednesday Masses.
    2. Campus Ministries | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students experience God's word through weekly Mass which is held next-door in the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, adoration in our chapel, and through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      Campus ministry lists weekly Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, adoration in the school chapel, and reconciliation.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The Sacrament of Reconciliation is listed under practices offered each week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Values | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/about/faith-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each week, students encounter prayer through: Weekly Mass (next-door at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew) Adoration in our Chapel Sacrament of Reconciliation”
      Weekly prayer practices include Mass, adoration in the chapel, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration in the school chapel is listed under practices offered each week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Values | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/about/faith-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each week, students encounter prayer through: Weekly Mass (next-door at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew) Adoration in our Chapel Sacrament of Reconciliation”
      Weekly prayer practices include Mass, adoration in the chapel, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Steven Cron, Fr. Colin Mulhall and Fr. José Quintana are listed as chaplains.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Steven Cron Chaplain”
      Fr. Steven Cron is listed as a chaplain.
      “Fr. Colin Mulhall Chaplain”
      Fr. Colin Mulhall is listed as a chaplain.
      “Fr. José Quintana Chaplain”
      Fr. José Quintana is listed as a chaplain.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Each grade has two theology courses (A and B), each listed as a half-credit required course; the requirement is one full year in each of grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Catholic Central High Schoolcdn.prod.website-files.com/654d294f4cb5f14a0473a224/6973cb8358ca72cec6cb6d28_2026-2027%20Curriculum%20Guide.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology IA: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture (Introduction to Scripture) ½ credit-Required”
      Theology IA is a half-credit required course open to grade 9.
      “Theology IIA: The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) ½ credit-Required”
      Theology IIA is a half-credit required course open to grade 10.
      “Theology IIIA: Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ ½ credit-Required”
      Theology IIIA is a half-credit required course open to grade 11.
      “Theology IVA: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society (Social Justice) ½ credit-Required”
      Theology IVA is a half-credit required course open to grade 12.
      “Theology IB: Who Is Jesus Christ? (Christology) ½ credit-Required”
      Theology IB is a half-credit required course open to grade 9.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The curriculum follows the framework established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and texts are approved by the ad hoc committee.”
      The theology curriculum follows the USCCB framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Life in Jesus Christ (Moral Theology) is counted as the ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Life in Jesus Christ (Moral Theology)”
      A theology course on moral theology is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission statement and the science program goals name the Catholic faith and Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Catholic Central High Schoolcdn.prod.website-files.com/654d294f4cb5f14a0473a224/6973cb8358ca72cec6cb6d28_2026-2027%20Curriculum%20Guide.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Central High School is an inclusive community rooted in the Catholic faith that prepares servant leaders for a Christ-centered life.”
      The school's mission statement is rooted in the Catholic faith.
      “Guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, students will develop an understanding of what science is”
      The science program goal is guided by Catholic social teaching.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Published retreats: freshman retreat, sophomore retreat, junior retreat, and senior COREX and Kairos retreats.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Freshman Retreat | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/freshman-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Freshman Retreat will be held on Tuesday, October 6th.”
      Freshman retreat day is held on October 6, with Mass, prayer, small groups and adoration.
    2. Sophomore Retreat | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/sophomore-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “your student is invited to participate in the Sophomore Retreat on Tuesday, October 6”
      The sophomore retreat is on Tuesday, October 6.
    3. Stepping Away to Grow Closer: Inside Kairos Retreat | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/stepping-away-to-grow-closer-inside-kairos-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kairos is a four-day retreat that Catholic Central launched for Seniors in 2022.”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat for seniors that includes Reconciliation and Mass.
    4. Class of 2027 COREX Retreat | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/class-of-2027-corex-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “COREX brings our seniors together in faith, fellowship, and reflection”
      COREX is a retreat tradition that brings seniors together in faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three campus ministry staff are listed, and three chaplains are also listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jaymie Perry '94 Theology Teacher Campus Minister”
      Jaymie Perry is listed as a campus minister and theology teacher.
      “Deacon Dennis Rybicki Choral Director Campus Minister”
      Deacon Dennis Rybicki is listed as a campus minister and choral director.
      “Laura Schmitt '11 Theology Teacher Campus Ministry”
      Laura Schmitt is listed in campus ministry as a theology teacher.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Students for Life is the only faith-based student club on the published clubs list.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Orgs | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/student-life/clubs-orgs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Robotics Students for Life Women's Empowerment Club”
      Students for Life is a listed student club.
    2. Faculty & Staff | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Cheryl Lambert Academic Strategies Students for Life Faculty Advisor”
      Cheryl Lambert is listed as the Students for Life faculty advisor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Values | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/about/faith-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day, students encounter prayer through: Communal morning prayer (The Examen)”
      Daily prayer includes communal morning prayer, prayer at the start of each class, mid-afternoon prayer, and end-of-day prayer.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service is 5 hours per quarter in each of four years, which totals 80 hours (computed from the published requirement).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Catholic Central High Schoolcdn.prod.website-files.com/654d294f4cb5f14a0473a224/6973cb8358ca72cec6cb6d28_2026-2027%20Curriculum%20Guide.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “to get involved in our Christian Service Program during each of their four years. Students will perform and log 5 service hours per quarter into Mobile Serve”
      Students are required to take part in the Christian Service Program in each of four years and log 5 service hours per quarter.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology IVA, Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society (Social Justice), is a required course.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society (Social Justice)”
      A theology course is titled Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society (Social Justice).
    2. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Catholic Central High Schoolcdn.prod.website-files.com/654d294f4cb5f14a0473a224/6973cb8358ca72cec6cb6d28_2026-2027%20Curriculum%20Guide.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology IVA: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society (Social Justice) ½ credit-Required”
      Theology IVA is a half-credit required course open to grade 12.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (3)
    1. Clubs and Orgs | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/student-life/clubs-orgs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Robotics Students for Life Women's Empowerment Club”
      Students for Life is a listed student club.
    2. Catholic Central Joins the March for Life to Defend the Unborn | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/catholic-central-joins-the-march-for-life-to-defend-the-unborn · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “over 100 staff and students travel to Washington, D.C. last weekend to participate in this annual march to protect the unborn”
      Students and staff traveled to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. in January 2025.
    3. Catholic Central at the March for Life | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/catholic-central-at-the-march-for-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Today, 54 of our students and faculty traveled to the March for Life.”
      Students and faculty traveled to the March for Life in November 2025.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (3)
    1. CC Students Return from Transformational Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/catholic-central-students-return-from-transformational-mission-trip-to-the-dominican-republic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Catholic Central students have returned home from their mission trip to the Dominican Republic”
      Students took a mission trip to the Dominican Republic in spring 2025.
    2. Service Hours | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Serve-a-thon Thanksgiving Needs Drive Christmas Families Lenten Project International and Local Mission Trips”
      The school lists annual service projects and local and international mission trips.
    3. AMDG Inclusion | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/amdg · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic social teaching guides our belief that inclusion promotes the dignity of the individual”
      The AMDG Inclusion program is guided by Catholic social teaching and runs a peer mentor program.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Theology is listed as a required half-credit course in each of grades 9 through 12, using the USCCB framework.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Catholic Central High Schoolcdn.prod.website-files.com/654d294f4cb5f14a0473a224/6973cb8358ca72cec6cb6d28_2026-2027%20Curriculum%20Guide.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology IA: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture (Introduction to Scripture) ½ credit-Required”
      Theology IA is a half-credit required course open to grade 9.
      “Theology IIA: The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) ½ credit-Required”
      Theology IIA is a half-credit required course open to grade 10.
      “Theology IIIA: Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ ½ credit-Required”
      Theology IIIA is a half-credit required course open to grade 11.
      “Theology IVA: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society (Social Justice) ½ credit-Required”
      Theology IVA is a half-credit required course open to grade 12.
    2. Theology | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/departments/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The curriculum follows the framework established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and texts are approved by the ad hoc committee.”
      The theology curriculum follows the USCCB framework.
  • Published retreats cover every grade, from the freshman retreat through the senior COREX and Kairos retreats.
    Sources (5)
    1. Freshman Retreat | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/freshman-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Freshman Retreat will be held on Tuesday, October 6th.”
      Freshman retreat day is held on October 6, with Mass, prayer, small groups and adoration.
    2. Sophomore Retreat | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/sophomore-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The retreat will take place at Camp Roger in Rockford, MI”
      The sophomore retreat is held at Camp Roger, a Christian retreat center in Rockford, Michigan.
    3. Junior Retreat | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/junior-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are looking forward to our upcoming retreat with the Junior Class, which will focus on Catholic Social Teaching and our Call as Christian Disciples.”
      The junior retreat focuses on Catholic social teaching and the call of Christian disciples.
    4. Stepping Away to Grow Closer: Inside Kairos Retreat | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/stepping-away-to-grow-closer-inside-kairos-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kairos is a four-day retreat that Catholic Central launched for Seniors in 2022.”
      Kairos is a four-day retreat for seniors that includes Reconciliation and Mass.
    5. Class of 2027 COREX Retreat | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/blog-posts/class-of-2027-corex-retreat · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “COREX brings our seniors together in faith, fellowship, and reflection”
      COREX is a retreat tradition that brings seniors together in faith.
  • A required Christian Service Program asks students to log 5 service hours per quarter in each of four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Catholic Central High Schoolcdn.prod.website-files.com/654d294f4cb5f14a0473a224/6973cb8358ca72cec6cb6d28_2026-2027%20Curriculum%20Guide.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “to get involved in our Christian Service Program during each of their four years. Students will perform and log 5 service hours per quarter into Mobile Serve”
      Students are required to take part in the Christian Service Program in each of four years and log 5 service hours per quarter.

Concerns

  • Only a weekly Mass is listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministries | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students experience God's word through weekly Mass which is held next-door in the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, adoration in our chapel, and through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      Campus ministry lists weekly Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, adoration in the school chapel, and reconciliation.
    2. Our Schedule | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/our-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Built-in Wednesday masses offer consistent time for worship and prayer.”
      The school schedule includes built-in Wednesday Masses.
  • Confession and adoration are listed as weekly practices.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Values | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/about/faith-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each week, students encounter prayer through: Weekly Mass (next-door at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew) Adoration in our Chapel Sacrament of Reconciliation”
      Weekly prayer practices include Mass, adoration in the chapel, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries, Catholic Central High School

  • Address: 319 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: grcatholiccentral.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, grcatholiccentral.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, grcatholiccentral.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 5

  • Sophomore retreatOff campus
    Tuesday, October 6
    A retreat day at Camp Roger, a Christian retreat center in Rockford, Michigan.
    grcatholiccentral.org, grcatholiccentral.org
  • Freshman retreat
    Tuesday, October 6
    A retreat day with Mass, Lectio Divina, small group discussion, a small service project and Adoration.
    grcatholiccentral.org
  • Junior retreat
    Tuesday, October 6, 2026
    A retreat day focused on Catholic social teaching and the call of Christian disciples. Students meet in the lower level of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew.
    grcatholiccentral.org, grcatholiccentral.org
  • Kairos retreat
    Four-day retreat for seniors
    Four-day retreat for seniors with talks, small group sharing, prayer, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Mass.
    grcatholiccentral.org
  • COREX retreat
    A senior class retreat tradition for faith, fellowship and reflection at the start of the final year.
    grcatholiccentral.org

Service 4

  • March for Life tripOff campus
    January 2025 and November 2025 trips are published
    Students and staff travel to Washington, D.C. for the annual March for Life.
    grcatholiccentral.org, grcatholiccentral.org
  • Dominican Republic mission tripOff campus
    Spring 2025
    A student mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
    grcatholiccentral.org
  • Serve-a-thon and service drives
    Annual service projects, including Serve-a-thon, Thanksgiving Needs Drive, Christmas Families and Lenten Project.
    grcatholiccentral.org, grcatholiccentral.org
  • AMDG Inclusion peer mentor program
    Peer mentoring that supports students with disabilities in class and school activities, guided by Catholic social teaching.
    grcatholiccentral.org

Clubs and groups 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministries | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students experience God's word through weekly Mass which is held next-door in the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, adoration in our chapel, and through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
    Campus ministry lists weekly Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, adoration in the school chapel, and reconciliation.
    “Students experience God's word through weekly Mass which is held next-door in the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, adoration in our chapel, and through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
    Campus ministry lists weekly Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, adoration in the school chapel, and reconciliation.
    “Catholic Central High School 319 Sheldon Blvd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503”
    The school and its campus ministry are at 319 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids.
  2. Faculty & Staff | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Jaymie Perry '94 Theology Teacher Campus Minister”
    Jaymie Perry is listed as a campus minister and theology teacher.
  3. Faith and Values | Catholic Central High Schoolgrcatholiccentral.org/about/faith-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Each week, students encounter prayer through: Weekly Mass (next-door at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew) Adoration in our Chapel Sacrament of Reconciliation”
    Weekly prayer practices include Mass, adoration in the chapel, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
44 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.77%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Grand Rapids, MI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)572
Students in grades 9–12572
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges77%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Grand Rapids

The Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, Bishop of Grand Rapids

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Saint Andrew

Source: grdiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Catholic Central High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Catholic Central High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Its sponsor is Diocese of Grand Rapids.
What is Catholic Central High School’s Compass Score?
84 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Catholic Central High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Catholic Central High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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