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Catholic high school

St. Michael Academy

  • LocationPetoskey, MI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 31 students
Official website

St. Michael High School (St. Michael Academy) is a private, independent classical Catholic high school in Petoskey, Michigan, and a member of the Chesterton Schools Network. A named priest is the school's chaplain, and the school says it generally celebrates Mass on Tuesdays during the school year and begins each day with prayer.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Tuesday11:00 AM · Generally every Tuesday of the school year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Catholic Formation | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “We generally celebrate Mass every Tuesday of the school year at 11 AM and on other days as possible.”
    The school generally celebrates Mass on Tuesdays during the school year at 11 AM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Michael Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSt. Michael High School (campus chaplaincy): 0.1 miSt. Michael Academy (campus)N0.1 mi
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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

89 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 says it generally celebrates Mass every Tuesday of the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We generally celebrate Mass every Tuesday of the school year at 11 AM and on other days as possible.”
      The school generally celebrates Mass on Tuesdays during the school year at 11 AM.
  • 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.
  • 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 (The chaplain is described as serving students as confessor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “a blessing to our students in his holy and towering presence at Mass, as confessor, and as counselor and mentor.”
      The chaplain serves students as confessor.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Peter Wigton is named as the school's chaplain. He is also pastor of a parish in Charlevoix.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our chaplain, Fr. Peter Wigton, is the Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption in Charlevoix.”
      Fr. Peter Wigton is the school's chaplain and pastor of a parish in Charlevoix.
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.
  • 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 (Philosophy is a required part of the integrated curriculum, including study of Plato and Aristotle.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Curriculum | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/our-curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We study the development of philosophy from its classical roots focusing on Plato and Aristotle”
      Philosophy is taught as part of the curriculum, including Plato and Aristotle.
  • 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 says faith is the central reality from which all academic disciplines derive their meaning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/our-mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Most importantly, however, our faith is the central reality from which all academic disciplines derive their meaning”
      The mission statement says faith is central to all academic disciplines.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Retreats are described as an opportunity for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreats and community service projects provide our students avenues for deepening communion with Christ”
      Retreats are offered to students as an opportunity.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each school day begins with corporate prayer and every class begins with an invocation of God's help.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each day begins with corporate prayer and a reading of the Gospel from the day’s Mass.”
      Each school day begins with corporate prayer and a Gospel reading.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The school's Pro-Life Club promotes the culture of life through prayer vigils and March for Life opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pro-Life Club | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/pro-life-club · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The St. Michael Pro-Life Club actively promotes the culture of life through prayer vigils at area Planned Parenthoods”
      The school has a Pro-Life Club that holds prayer vigils and joins March for Life opportunities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students regularly volunteer with local ministries, including a food pantry and a resale shop, as part of the school's community service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “St. Michael students regularly volunteer at New Beginnings Resale Shop, Brother Dan’s Food Pantry, and other local ministries.”
      Students regularly volunteer with local ministries, including a food pantry and a resale shop.

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

Strengths

  • A named priest is listed as the school's chaplain, who serves students at Mass and as confessor.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our chaplain, Fr. Peter Wigton, is the Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption in Charlevoix.”
      Fr. Peter Wigton is the school's chaplain and pastor of a parish in Charlevoix.
      “a blessing to our students in his holy and towering presence at Mass, as confessor, and as counselor and mentor.”
      The chaplain serves students as confessor.
  • The school's mission places faith at the center of all academic disciplines.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/our-mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Most importantly, however, our faith is the central reality from which all academic disciplines derive their meaning”
      The mission statement says faith is central to all academic disciplines.
  • Each school day begins with corporate prayer and a Gospel reading.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Formation | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each day begins with corporate prayer and a reading of the Gospel from the day’s Mass.”
      Each school day begins with corporate prayer and a Gospel reading.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

St. Michael High School (campus chaplaincy)

  • Address: 2275 Resort Pike Rd., Petoskey, MI 49770
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 1

  • Community service with local ministriesOff campus
    Students regularly volunteer at New Beginnings Resale Shop, Brother Dan's Food Pantry, and other local ministries.
    stmichaelchesterton.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Pro-Life Club
    Promotes the culture of life through prayer vigils at area Planned Parenthoods, support of a local pregnancy care center, and March for Life opportunities.
    stmichaelchesterton.org
  • Mass Chant & Choir
    A school club listed among the current extracurricular offerings.
    stmichaelchesterton.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Weekly school Mass
    Tuesdays at 11 AM during the school year
    The school generally celebrates Mass on Tuesdays during the school year.
    stmichaelchesterton.org
  • Michaelmas Mass
    September 29
    The feast of the school's patron, St. Michael, includes Mass, the installation of House Prefects, and House competitions.
    stmichaelchesterton.org

Retreats 1

  • Student retreats
    Retreats are offered to students as an opportunity to deepen communion with Christ.
    stmichaelchesterton.org

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 (2)
  1. Catholic Formation | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/catholic-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Our chaplain, Fr. Peter Wigton, is the Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption in Charlevoix.”
    Fr. Peter Wigton is the school's chaplain and pastor of a parish in Charlevoix.
    “Our chaplain, Fr. Peter Wigton, is the Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption in Charlevoix.”
    Fr. Peter Wigton is the school's chaplain and pastor of a parish in Charlevoix.
  2. Contact Us | St. Michael High Schoolstmichaelchesterton.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “2275 Resort Pike Rd., just west of Petoskey”
    The school's physical location is 2275 Resort Pike Rd., west of Petoskey.

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Academic Excellence

N/AAcademic Excellence: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Not enough information
Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

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.Not reported
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.4.2 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Gaylord, MI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)31
Students in grades 9–1231
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio4.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges—
SettingRural

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 Gaylord

The Most Reverend Jeffrey J. Walsh, Bishop of Gaylord

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Mary Cathedral

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

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