St. Patrick High School is a private Roman Catholic high school in Portland, Michigan.
It is under the direction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.
St. Patrick School was established as a grade school in 1906 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, followed by the high school in 1951.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1951
Colors
White, Green
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
357 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We Pray! We Learn! We Achieve!
- School Mascot: Shamrock
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Patrick School's ranking?
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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