Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools
Tel:
(269)963-1131
- St. Joseph Preschool and Elementary, St. Joseph Middle School, and St. Philip Catholic Central High School are dedicated to the deepest level of spiritual, moral, and academic growth for your students.
- We recognize that parents have a choice in education, and are convinced that our difference is that the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools infuses your children with sound moral and ethical values that will guide them to become better parents, workers, and citizens in the future.
- St. Joseph Preschool and Elementary, St. Joseph Middle School, and St. Philip Catholic Central High School are dedicated to the deepest level of spiritual, moral, and academic growth for your students.
- We strive to develop and educate the whole student---academically, morally, spiritually, emotionally and physically.
- Our students are engaged in a secure, meaningful and relevant learning environment that utilizes current, state-of-the-art resources.
- We challenge, inspire and excite a diverse student population to reach its potential with grace and determination.
- As the times change, we adapt and grow, always focusing on the most important part of what we do: creating and implementing Christ-centered, nurturing, and disciplined education programs.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 434 students
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools places among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1917 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 434 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 30% State avg.: 15% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 48% |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 7 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Physics, Statistics, World History |
| Average SAT score | 1130 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is offered on a sliding scale, based upon family income. |
| % on Financial Aid | 50% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 |
| Admissions Director | Cathy Erskine |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 17 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Bible Study, Book Club, Campus Ministry, Coding Club, Craft Club, Foreign Language Club, Interact Club, Math/Science Club, Model United Nations, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Prom Committee, Robotics Team, Student Council, Students for Life, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Marching Band |
School Notes
- St. Joseph Preschool and Elementary, St. Joseph Middle School, and St. Philip Catholic Central High School are dedicated to the deepest level of spiritual, moral, and academic growth for your students.
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and preschool to Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools is Calhoun Christian School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St Joseph Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Battle CreekSt Joseph Middle School(Roman Catholic)Grades: 6-8 | 137 students
0.3 miles
63 24th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(616)574-6500 0.3 6-8
137 - Battle CreekCalhoun Christian School(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 277 students
0.4 miles
20 Woodrow Ave S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269)965-5560 0.4 PK-12
277 - Battle CreekWoodlawn PreschoolDaycare / PreschoolGrades: NS-PK | 80 students
0.4 miles
1175 Territorial Rd W
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269)963-7334 0.4 NS-PK
80 - Battle CreekBattle Creek Academy(Seventh Day Adventist)Grades: NS-12 | 109 students
2.3 miles
480 Parkway Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-1278 2.3 NS-12
109 - Battle CreekSt Philip Catholic Central High School(Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 147 students
2.6 miles
20 Cherry St
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269)963-4503 2.6 9-12
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