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Catholic high school

Muskegon Catholic Central

  • LocationMuskegon, MI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades K–12 · 286 students
Official website

Muskegon Catholic Central is a Catholic school for grades K-12 in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, at 1145 W. Laketon Avenue in Muskegon, Michigan. Its faith page lists a weekly school Mass and weekly Adoration for high school students, daily prayer to begin and end the school day, campus ministry, spiritual retreats and small prayer groups. Its theology courses are described as following the USCCB Curriculum Framework, and a senior capstone service project of at least 30 hours is required.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Muskegon Catholic Central, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Mary of the Immaculate Conception: 1.7 mi1Campus Ministry, Muskegon Catholic Central: 0.1 miMuskegon Catholic Central (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception — 1.7 mi · 238 West Clay Avenue, Muskegon

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

85 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 faith page lists a weekly school Mass for high school students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
      The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (The faith page lists weekly Adoration for high school students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
      The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Weekly school Mass is listed and visits from priests are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
      The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school states its theology courses adhere to the USCCB Curriculum Framework's course descriptions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/theology · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All Theology Courses at Muskegon Catholic Central adhere to the course descriptions as defined by the the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Curriculum Framework.”
      The school states its theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum Framework course descriptions.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 faith page lists a theology-infused curriculum for high school students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
      The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Spiritual retreats are listed for high school students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
      The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
      “By the time our Crusaders reach junior high and high school, they have had countless opportunities to grow spiritually. Students engage in faith in action, participate in campus ministry events, join small faith-based groups, and attend spiritual retreats.”
      High school students take part in campus ministry events, small faith-based groups and spiritual retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Small prayer groups are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
      The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily prayer to begin and end the school day is listed for high school students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
      The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Seniors must complete a capstone service project of at least 30 hours. The requirement is recorded as fewer than 40 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 6-12 Service | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/6-12-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Seniors complete a Capstone Service Project, committing at least 30 hours during their senior year to meaningful work with a single non-profit organization.”
      Seniors must complete a capstone service project of at least 30 hours.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • A weekly school Mass and weekly Adoration are listed for high school students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
      The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
  • Theology courses are stated to follow the USCCB Curriculum Framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/theology · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All Theology Courses at Muskegon Catholic Central adhere to the course descriptions as defined by the the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Curriculum Framework.”
      The school states its theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum Framework course descriptions.
  • Daily prayer to begin and end the school day is listed for high school students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
      The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
  • Seniors complete a capstone service project of at least 30 hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. 6-12 Service | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/6-12-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Seniors complete a Capstone Service Project, committing at least 30 hours during their senior year to meaningful work with a single non-profit organization.”
      Seniors must complete a capstone service project of at least 30 hours.

Concerns

  • Required service is stated only for seniors (30 hours).
    Sources (1)
    1. 6-12 Service | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/6-12-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Seniors complete a Capstone Service Project, committing at least 30 hours during their senior year to meaningful work with a single non-profit organization.”
      Seniors must complete a capstone service project of at least 30 hours.
  • Visits from priests are listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
      The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Muskegon Catholic Central

  • Address: 1145 W Laketon Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: muskegoncatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, muskegoncatholic.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 4

  • Veterans' flags at St. Mary's CemeteryOff campus
    Memorial Day
    Middle school students place flags on veterans' graves at St. Mary's Cemetery.
    muskegoncatholic.org
  • Faith in Action
    Service program open to students from PK-3 through grade 12 to put faith into action.
    muskegoncatholic.org, muskegoncatholic.org
  • Senior Capstone Service Project
    Senior year
    Seniors commit at least 30 hours to service with a single non-profit organization.
    muskegoncatholic.org
  • Catholic Service
    Listed among high school faith opportunities.
    muskegoncatholic.org

Faith formation 2

Retreats 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 (1)
  1. Faith | Muskegon Catholic Centralmuskegoncatholic.org/page/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
    The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
    “By the time our Crusaders reach junior high and high school, they have had countless opportunities to grow spiritually. Students engage in faith in action, participate in campus ministry events, join small faith-based groups, and attend spiritual retreats.”
    High school students take part in campus ministry events, small faith-based groups and spiritual retreats.
    “High School Weekly School Mass Weekly Adoration Theology Infused Curriculum Daily Prayer to begin & end the school day Campus Ministry Catholic Service Visits from Priests Visits from sisters Spiritual Retreats Small Prayer Groups Seasonal Prayer Services (weekly during Advent & Lenten)”
    The school lists, for high school students, weekly school Mass, weekly Adoration, daily prayer, campus ministry, priest visits, retreats and small prayer groups.
    “1145 W Laketon AveMuskegon, MI 49441Phone: 231-755-2201”
    The school is at 1145 W Laketon Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan 49441.

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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.
100 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.8.2 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
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)286
Students in grades 9–12115
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio8.2 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

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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