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Catholic Central High School

  • LocationNovi, MI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 937 students

All-male

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Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi, Michigan builds its student formation on the Basilian virtues of goodness, discipline and knowledge. Daily Mass is available each morning in the school chapel, all-school Masses are held monthly, and the school requires four units of theology for graduation. Students complete a Christian Service Project, and by graduation each student has completed over 65 hours of service. The school publishes an annual retreat in which all students participate.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Catholic Central High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. James Catholic Church: 2.5 mi1Campus Ministry and Chapel, Detroit Catholic Central High School: 0.2 miCatholic Central High School (campus)N1 mi
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  1. St. James Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 46325 West 10 Mile Road, Novi

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.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The Basilian Spirituality page states that students attend the all-school Masses that take place every month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Basilian Spirituality | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/basilian-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Regardless of religious affiliation, each CC student studies Catholic Theology every day, completes service hours, participates in a yearly retreat, and attends the all-school Masses that take place every month.”
      Each student studies Catholic Theology daily, participates in a yearly retreat, and attends all-school Masses every month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is available every morning in the school chapel and is optional for students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Basilian Spirituality | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/basilian-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the daily Mass available every morning in our beautiful Chapel”
      Daily Mass is available every morning in the school chapel.
      “attending optional daily Mass at Catholic Central”
      Daily Mass at the school is optional for students.
    2. Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass, Kairos retreats, OCIT, and a culture rooted in Christ.”
      The school's homepage describes daily Mass and Kairos retreats.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is listed among the Faith Enrichment offerings; no page gives a schedule or frequency.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Enrichment | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/enrichment · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration Fellowship of Christian Athletes GDK Program Mass Prayer Life Reconciliation Retreats Theology”
      Faith Enrichment lists Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Reconciliation, retreats and other offerings.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Eucharistic Adoration is listed among the Faith Enrichment offerings; no page gives a schedule or frequency.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Enrichment | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/enrichment · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration Fellowship of Christian Athletes GDK Program Mass Prayer Life Reconciliation Retreats Theology”
      Faith Enrichment lists Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Reconciliation, retreats and other offerings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB is listed with the campus ministry staff as VP of Mission and Spirituality, and daily Mass is offered every morning: a named priest heading the school's ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Enrichment | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/enrichment · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Patrick Fulton VP of Mission and Spirituality Paul Stuligross Director of Campus Ministry”
      Patrick Fulton is VP of Mission and Spirituality and Paul Stuligross is Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Catholic Central Celebrates Fr. Fulton's 29th Anniversary of Ordination | Latest Newscatholiccentral.net/news/latest-news/~board/news/post/catholic-central-celebrates-fr-fultons-29th-anniversary-of-ordination · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB, who marked the 29th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood”
      A named priest, Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB, serves the school community; no page names him 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 (Graduation requires 4 units of theology (curriculum page and 2026-27 course booklet). Each full-year course is 1 unit (English is also 4 units); this is four full-year equivalents. The Basilian Spirituality page states that each student studies Catholic Theology every day.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Curriculum | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology - ( 4 Credits)”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Booklet | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1781195694/catholiccentralnet/catholiccentralnet/o9xf9sakeydpxishhhof/2026-2027CourseBook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 Units - Theology”
      The 2026-27 course booklet lists 4 units of theology for graduation.
    3. Basilian Spirituality | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/basilian-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Regardless of religious affiliation, each CC student studies Catholic Theology every day, completes service hours, participates in a yearly retreat, and attends the all-school Masses that take place every month.”
      Each student studies Catholic Theology daily, participates in a yearly retreat, and attends all-school Masses every month.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Catholicism in the Modern World (2026-27 course booklet, Theology Department) is a required-course listing that focuses on the rational foundation of the Christian faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Booklet | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1781195694/catholiccentralnet/catholiccentralnet/o9xf9sakeydpxishhhof/2026-2027CourseBook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “focusing on the rational foundation of the Christian faith and a Catholic worldview”
      Catholicism in the Modern World focuses on the rational foundation of the Christian faith.
  • 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
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At the heart of it all is our Catholic identity, shaping students to grow in knowledge, character, and faith.”
      The school states that its curriculum is rooted in its Catholic identity.
    2. Curriculum | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The courses of study, offering an integrated Christian approach”
      The courses of study are described as an integrated Christian approach.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The annual spiritual retreat is described as one in which all students participate.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Basilian Spirituality | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/basilian-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the annual spiritual retreat in which all students participate”
      All students participate in the annual spiritual retreat.
      “From the short prayer and blessing that begins each school day to the annual spiritual retreat in which all students participate”
      Each school day begins with prayer, and all students take part in the annual spiritual retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three named campus ministry staff: Patrick Fulton (VP of Mission and Spirituality), Kevin Walters (Campus Minister), Paul Stuligross (Director of Campus Ministry).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Enrichment | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/enrichment · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration Fellowship of Christian Athletes GDK Program Mass Prayer Life Reconciliation Retreats Theology”
      Faith Enrichment lists Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Reconciliation, retreats and other offerings.
      “Patrick Fulton VP of Mission and Spirituality Paul Stuligross Director of Campus Ministry”
      Patrick Fulton is VP of Mission and Spirituality and Paul Stuligross is Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Kevin Walters Campus Minister and Theology Department Head”
      Kevin Walters is Campus Minister and Theology Department Head.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Shamrock I.D. is a Catholic faith group. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an interdenominational Christian club listed on the clubs page; it is counted as faith-based (the indicator does not require a Catholic group).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Shamrock I.D. (Intentional Disciple) is a small faith group, where young men can delve further into their faith”
      Shamrock I.D. is a small Catholic faith group for students.
    2. Student Organizations | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives”
      The school lists a Fellowship of Christian Athletes club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Basilian Spirituality | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/basilian-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From the short prayer and blessing that begins each school day to the annual spiritual retreat in which all students participate”
      Each school day begins with prayer, and all students take part in the annual spiritual retreat.
      “the daily Mass available every morning in our beautiful Chapel”
      Daily Mass is available every morning in the school chapel.
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 (Students complete a minimum of over 65 hours of service by graduation through the Christian Service Project (over 40 hours over four years).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “By graduation, each student has completed a minimum of over 65 hours in service.”
      Each student completes over 65 hours of service by graduation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Catholic Social Teaching course is a half-unit Grade 12 Theology Department course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Booklet | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1781195694/catholiccentralnet/catholiccentralnet/o9xf9sakeydpxishhhof/2026-2027CourseBook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Catholic social teaching, and its principles.”
      Catholic Social Teaching is a Theology Department course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are a pro-life club at Detroit Catholic Central High School to help educate our young men on abortion, the pro-life movement”
      Rocks Vitae is a pro-life student club.
      “Participate in the March for Life every January”
      The pro-life club participates in the March for Life every January.
      “Rocks Vitae Moderator: Mrs. Kanouna”
      Rocks Vitae is a listed student club with a faculty moderator.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year on the day before Thanksgiving, Catholic Central students take part in our annual GDK (Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge) Day of Service”
      The school holds an annual Day of Service the day before Thanksgiving.
      “Students donate an average of $20,000 per year to the Basilian Missions in Mexico, Columbia, and Detroit.”
      Students donate to the Basilian Missions in Mexico, Colombia and Detroit.
    2. Student Organizations | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Motown Mercy Service Club Moderator: Mrs. Hodgins & Mr. Hodgins”
      Motown Mercy Service Club is a student service club.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is available every morning in the school chapel, and all-school Masses are held monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Basilian Spirituality | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/basilian-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Regardless of religious affiliation, each CC student studies Catholic Theology every day, completes service hours, participates in a yearly retreat, and attends the all-school Masses that take place every month.”
      Each student studies Catholic Theology daily, participates in a yearly retreat, and attends all-school Masses every month.
      “the daily Mass available every morning in our beautiful Chapel”
      Daily Mass is available every morning in the school chapel.
  • Four units of theology are required for graduation, and a Catholic Social Teaching course is offered in the Theology Department.
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology - ( 4 Credits)”
      Theology is a 4-credit graduation requirement.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Booklet | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1781195694/catholiccentralnet/catholiccentralnet/o9xf9sakeydpxishhhof/2026-2027CourseBook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Catholic social teaching, and its principles.”
      Catholic Social Teaching is a Theology Department course.
  • Students complete a Christian Service Project of over 65 hours by graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “By graduation, each student has completed a minimum of over 65 hours in service.”
      Each student completes over 65 hours of service by graduation.
  • Pro-life club, March for Life participation and an annual Day of Service are published.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Organizations | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are a pro-life club at Detroit Catholic Central High School to help educate our young men on abortion, the pro-life movement”
      Rocks Vitae is a pro-life student club.
      “Participate in the March for Life every January”
      The pro-life club participates in the March for Life every January.
    2. Service | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/student-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year on the day before Thanksgiving, Catholic Central students take part in our annual GDK (Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge) Day of Service”
      The school holds an annual Day of Service the day before Thanksgiving.

Concerns

  • Both are listed only as offerings without frequency.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Enrichment | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/enrichment · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration Fellowship of Christian Athletes GDK Program Mass Prayer Life Reconciliation Retreats Theology”
      Faith Enrichment lists Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Reconciliation, retreats and other offerings.
  • No page names a priest as the school chaplain; the named priest's listed role is VP of Mission and Spirituality.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Enrichment | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/enrichment · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Patrick Fulton VP of Mission and Spirituality Paul Stuligross Director of Campus Ministry”
      Patrick Fulton is VP of Mission and Spirituality and Paul Stuligross is Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Catholic Central Celebrates Fr. Fulton's 29th Anniversary of Ordination | Latest Newscatholiccentral.net/news/latest-news/~board/news/post/catholic-central-celebrates-fr-fultons-29th-anniversary-of-ordination · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB, who marked the 29th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood”
      Patrick Fulton is a priest of the Basilian Fathers.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Chapel, Detroit Catholic Central High School

  • Address: 27225 Wixom Road, Novi, Michigan 48374
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: catholiccentral.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026, resources.finalsite.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 11 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 3

Faith formation 2

  • Shamrock I.D. (Intentional Disciples)
    Small group meetings every other week; Mass every other Tuesday before school
    Small faith group where students focus on identity, mission and relationship, mentored by a faculty member.
    catholiccentral.net, catholiccentral.net
  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
    Biweekly during the school year
    Preparation for students who wish to become Catholic, guided by Basilian Fathers and faculty.
    catholiccentral.net, catholiccentral.net

Clubs and groups 2

  • Rocks Vitae (pro-life club)
    Pro-life club that holds weekly meetings and fundraises and volunteers with crisis pregnancy centers, assembles birth kits, holds diaper drives and attends pro-life conferences.
    catholiccentral.net, catholiccentral.net
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
    Student club listed on the clubs page.
    catholiccentral.net

Retreats 1

Service 4

  • March for Life trip
    Every January
    The pro-life club participates in the March for Life every January.
    catholiccentral.net
  • Motown Mercy Service Club
    Student service club listed on the clubs page.
    catholiccentral.net
  • GDK Day of Service
    The day before Thanksgiving
    Annual day of classes set aside for service; each homeroom serves on campus or throughout Metro Detroit.
    catholiccentral.net
  • Basilian Missions giving
    Annual
    Students donate to the Basilian Missions in Mexico, Colombia and Detroit, and through fundraisers.
    catholiccentral.net

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. Faith Enrichment | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/enrichment · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Eucharistic Adoration Fellowship of Christian Athletes GDK Program Mass Prayer Life Reconciliation Retreats Theology”
    Faith Enrichment lists Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Reconciliation, retreats and other offerings.
    “Patrick Fulton VP of Mission and Spirituality Paul Stuligross Director of Campus Ministry”
    Patrick Fulton is VP of Mission and Spirituality and Paul Stuligross is Director of Campus Ministry.
  2. Basilian Spirituality | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolcatholiccentral.net/faith/basilian-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “the daily Mass available every morning in our beautiful Chapel”
    Daily Mass is available every morning in the school chapel.
  3. 2026-2027 Course Booklet | Detroit Catholic Central High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1781195694/catholiccentralnet/catholiccentralnet/o9xf9sakeydpxishhhof/2026-2027CourseBook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “27225 Wixom Road Novi, Michigan 48374”
    The school's published address is 27225 Wixom Road, Novi, Michigan 48374.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
85 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.1 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Detroit, MI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)937
Students in grades 9–12937
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio15.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
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

Archdiocese of Detroit

The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

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

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Is Catholic Central High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Catholic Central High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
What is Catholic Central High School’s Compass Score?
92 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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