Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools vs. Calhoun Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Calhoun Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
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.
MISSION STATEMENT Calhoun Christian School provides academic excellence while upholding God's truth and challenging children to serve.
VISION STATEMENT Calhoun Christian School will be the benchmark of excellence in Christian education.
VISION STATEMENT Calhoun Christian School will be the benchmark of excellence in Christian education.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Inclusion Program
Year Founded
1917
2002
Students Body
Total Students
330 students
313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
64
Kindergarten Students
32
23
Grade 1 Students
18
20
Grade 2 Students
23
19
Grade 3 Students
16
19
Grade 4 Students
27
19
Grade 5 Students
32
22
Grade 6 Students
27
21
Grade 7 Students
21
21
Grade 8 Students
28
16
Grade 9 Students
15
17
Grade 10 Students
22
20
Grade 11 Students
26
18
Grade 12 Students
15
14
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
48%
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Average Class Size
22
15
Number of AP Classes
7
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:24
Average SAT score
1081
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Dress code information available on website)
(Dress code information available on website)
Casual
(Wednesday Chapel Wear )
(Wednesday Chapel Wear )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is offered on a sliding scale, based upon family income.
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% on Financial Aid
50%
75%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
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Acceptance Rate
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98%
Admissions Director
Cathy Erskine
Summer LaBonte
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Bible Study, Book Club, Campus Ministry, Coding Club, Craft Club, Foreign Language Club, Interact Club, Marching Band, Math/Science Club, Model United Nations, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Prom Committee, Robotics Team, Student Council, Students for Life, Yearbook
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