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 Facts (2025-26)
- 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
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.: 19%
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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