Our Lady of the Lake Catholic High School is a parochial, Roman Catholic high school in St.
Joseph, Michigan. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo.
Prior to the 2022-2023 school year, the school was named Lake Michigan Catholic High School.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lake Michigan Catholic Middle And High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1969
Colors
White, Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rooted in Sacred Scripture and centered on the Eucharist, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School embraces the values of Education, Faith and Citizenship.
- School Mascot: Laker Monster
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lake Michigan Catholic Middle And High School?
The application deadline for Lake Michigan Catholic Middle And High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lake Michigan Catholic Middle And High School is Michigan Lutheran High School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trinity Lutheran School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Great Lakes Montessori (3.3 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
1.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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