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St. Philip Catholic Central High School

  • LocationBattle Creek, MI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 82 students
Official website

St. Philip Catholic Central High School in Battle Creek, Michigan, is part of Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Its pages describe a four-year theology curriculum, a weekly student-led Mass, daily prayer, and retreats for students in grades K-12. Service hours are required for high school students.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Philip Catholic Central High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSt. Philip Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1St. Philip Catholic Church: 0.0 mi2Theology and Faith Formation, St. Philip Catholic Central High School: 0.1 miSt. Philip Catholic Central High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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  2. St. Philip Catholic Church — 0.0 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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The academics page lists a weekly student-led Mass for high school.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly student-led Mass”
      The high school program lists a weekly student-led Mass.
    2. Student Life | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “altar serving and participating as readers in weekly Mass”
      Students take part as readers and altar servers in weekly Mass.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A school Mass is confirmed. The staff directory lists Father James Richardson as St. Philip pastor.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly student-led Mass”
      The high school program lists a weekly student-led Mass.
    2. Staff Directory | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/bcacs-schools/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Richardson, Father James | St. Philip Pastor”
      The staff directory lists Father James Richardson as pastor of St. Philip parish.
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 (Computed as four full-year theology courses, one for each high school year, from the four-year theology curriculum described on the academics page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology: Four-year faith formation curriculum rooted in Catholic teaching”
      The high school theology program is described as a four-year faith formation curriculum.
  • 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.
  • 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 high school program description says the curriculum blends academics and the Catholic faith. The page also lists integration of faith into academic and everyday life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “St. Philip Catholic Central offers a challenging curriculum that flawlessly blends academics, the Catholic faith, the arts, athletics, and service.”
      The high school curriculum is described as blending academics with the Catholic faith.
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 (Retreats are described for students in grades K-12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students in K-12 know the faith through daily prayer and Theology classes, live the faith in retreats and sacramental preparation, and share the faith through meaningful service projects”
      Students in K-12 are described as praying daily and attending retreats.
    2. Academics | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Regular opportunities for prayer, service, retreats, and liturgy”
      High school students have regular opportunities for 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 (Bible Study is listed among recent high school clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Recent clubs include: History of Baseball, Makerspace, Music Appreciation, Physical Fitness, Bible Study”
      Bible Study is among the high school clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Students in K-12 are described as knowing the faith through daily prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students in K-12 know the faith through daily prayer and Theology classes, live the faith in retreats and sacramental preparation, and share the faith through meaningful service projects”
      Students in K-12 are described as praying daily and attending retreats.
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 (Service hours are required for high school students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Service hours are required for Middle and High School students, helping them grow in compassion, leadership, and a commitment to others.”
      Service hours are required for high school students.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students plan service projects with teachers each year that serve local and global communities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “students work with teachers each year to plan service projects that impact both our local and global communities”
      Students plan service projects each year that serve local and global communities.

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

Strengths

  • The high school theology program is described as four years of faith formation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology: Four-year faith formation curriculum rooted in Catholic teaching”
      The high school theology program is described as a four-year faith formation curriculum.
  • A weekly student-led Mass is listed for high school students, with students serving as readers and altar servers.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly student-led Mass”
      The high school program lists a weekly student-led Mass.
    2. Student Life | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “altar serving and participating as readers in weekly Mass”
      Students take part as readers and altar servers in weekly Mass.
  • Service projects planned each year serve local and global communities, and service hours are required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “students work with teachers each year to plan service projects that impact both our local and global communities”
      Students plan service projects each year that serve local and global communities.
      “Service hours are required for Middle and High School students, helping them grow in compassion, leadership, and a commitment to others.”
      Service hours are required for high school students.

Concerns

  • The staff directory lists the St. Philip pastor.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/bcacs-schools/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Richardson, Father James | St. Philip Pastor”
      The staff directory lists Father James Richardson as pastor of St. Philip parish.

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Campus ministry home

Theology and Faith Formation, St. Philip Catholic Central High School

  • Address: 20 Cherry Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Clubs and groups 1

  • Bible Study clubOn campus
    A club listed among recent high school clubs. Clubs are built into the school day.
    bcacs.org

Faith formation 2

  • Daily prayer and theology classes
    Daily
    Students in K-12 pray daily and take theology classes.
    bcacs.org
  • Senior capstone project
    A senior project reflecting on students' spiritual growth and how they are called to live out their faith.
    bcacs.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Weekly student-led Mass
    Weekly
    A weekly Mass led by students for the high school. Students serve as readers and altar servers.
    bcacs.org, bcacs.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreats
    Regular opportunities for retreats are offered to students in K-12.
    bcacs.org, bcacs.org

Service 1

  • Faith in Action service projects
    Students plan service projects with teachers each year that serve local and global communities. Service hours are required for high school students.
    bcacs.org, bcacs.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. High School | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Students deepen their faith through prayer, Mass and service”
    The high school describes Mass, prayer and service as ways students deepen their faith.
    “St. Philip Catholic Central High School 20 Cherry Street Battle Creek, MI 49017”
    The high school's published address is 20 Cherry Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017.
  2. Student Life | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schoolsbcacs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Students in K-12 know the faith through daily prayer and Theology classes, live the faith in retreats and sacramental preparation, and share the faith through meaningful service projects”
    Students in K-12 are described as praying daily and attending retreats.

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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.
86 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.0 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 Kalamazoo, MI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)82
Students in grades 9–1282
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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 Kalamazoo

The Most Reverend Edward M. Lohse, Bishop of Kalamazoo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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