Catholic Central High School
School Notes Overview:
Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School was founded in 1906 as the first Catholic co-educational school in the nation. At Catholic Central High School (CC) we move from small neighborhood schools to a centrally located downtown school. Our mission is to promote and provide appropriate student social activities in a drug and alcohol free environment; to provide educational resources and programs for parents and students; and to encourage parent/student and parent/parent communication....
School Overview:
Catholic Central High School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Kent County, MI | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 771 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 14% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 195 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 193 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 207 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 176 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers | |
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School was founded in 1906 as the first Catholic co-educational school in the nation. At Catholic Central High School (CC) we move from small neighborhood schools to a centrally located downtown school. Our mission is to promote and provide appropriate student social activities in a drug and alcohol free environment; to provide educational resources and programs for parents and students; and to encourage parent/student and parent/parent communication.
- Profile last updated: 02/03/2007
In the News:
- W. Basketball. WBB Announces the Signing of Three NLIs (Michigan State Spartans)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:17:24 am
Michigan State women's basketball head coach Suzy Merchant announced the signing of three National Letters of Intent - Klarissa Bell (East Lansing, Mich./East Lansing), Annalise Pickrel (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Catholic Central) and Madison Williams (Beverly Hills, Mich./Detroit Country Day) - for the 2010-11 season on Wednesday. Head Coach Suzy Merchant Podcast - West Michigan residents reflect national division over what President Barack Obama should do next in Afghanistan (The Grand Rapids Press)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 09:40:38 am
Take our poll: Should we increase troops, bear down on terror or get out? Army Spc. Kevin Wood, a Grand Rapids Catholic Central High grad who was cited for bravery under fire, says he's just doing his job. - Community Calendar for October 29-November 5 (The Grand Rapids Press)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 06:56:03 pm
Send information to Community Calendar, The Grand Rapids Press, 155 Michigan St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Yours must be a nonprofit organization, and events must be open to the public. Information must be received at least two weeks before publication to be considered. - 'Biggest Loser' contestants promote exercise at Grand Rapids school (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 07:18:24 pm
A group of reality TV stars were in Grand Rapids Wednesday, talking about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. - Allendale football player injured, has emergency surgery to remove blood clot (The Muskegon Chronicle)
posted on October 2, 2009 at 04:10:38 am
The Allendale JV team was playing at Muskegon Catholic Central High School.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (49503) | School Zip (49503) |
(MI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,909 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 30 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $30,176 | $46,742 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.9 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (49503) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 43% / 57% | 71% / 29% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Plymouth Christian High School - 180 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Grand Rapids Christian Middle School - 286 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- Grand Rapids Christian High School - 1070 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- West Catholic High School - 628 students - 3.5 mi. away - view location
- The Potter's House High School - 150 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
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