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#82 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 17% of private schools

Marquette Catholic High School

High School

306 W 10TH ST, Michigan City, IN 46360

Private

Enrollment

229

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

7.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#82 of 478

In Michigan City

#3 of 5

public schools

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Marquette Catholic High School

7.9/10

High School in Michigan City · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Marquette Catholic High School

Marquette Catholic High School is a private high school in Michigan City, IN. Marquette Catholic High School serves approximately 229 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Marquette Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it compares1.5 pts above IN schools
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • IN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Marquette Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Marquette Catholic High School compares to the 11 public schools in Michigan City, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
This School
vs
14.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
229
This School
vs
455
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 62% vs 0%
Hispanic 21% vs 0%
Black 14.8% vs 0%
Asian 1.7% vs 0%
Marquette Catholic High School Michigan City Public Avg

All Schools in Michigan City

School Rating
Marquette Catholic High School (this school) 7.9
Marsh Elementary School 6.5
Knapp Elementary School 8.1
Lake Hills Elementary School 3.4
Edgewood Elementary School 5.1
Joy Elementary School 6.5
Barker Middle School 4.9
Martin T Krueger Middle School 5.6
Michigan City High School 5.3
Pine Elementary School 6.8
Coolspring Elementary School 5.0
Springfield Elementary School 4.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,189.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 55%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 229
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 62.0%
Hispanic 21.0%
Black 14.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

306 W 10TH ST, Michigan City, IN 46360

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Marquette Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. LaPorte Juvenile Correctional (rated 6.0/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Laporte), a more accessible option. Additionally, Michigan City High School (rated 5.3/10, 3.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Michigan City, see our Michigan City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Michigan City 0.3 mi 7.7
ST STANISLAUS SCHOOL Michigan City 0.3 mi 8.0
Marsh Elementary School Michigan City 0.6 mi 6.5
Knapp Elementary School Michigan City 1.1 mi 8.1
Lake Hills Elementary School Michigan City 1.5 mi 3.4
Edgewood Elementary School Michigan City 1.6 mi 5.1
QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS SCHOOL/DIOCESE Michigan City 1.5 mi 8.2
Barker Middle School Michigan City 1.9 mi 4.9
Joy Elementary School Michigan City 1.9 mi 6.5
Pine Elementary School Michigan City 3.1 mi 6.8
Martin T Krueger Middle School Michigan City 2.6 mi 5.6
Michigan City High School Michigan City 3.0 mi 5.3
Coolspring Elementary School Michigan City 4.3 mi 5.0
NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL/DIOCESE Michigan City 4.2 mi 6.1
Renaissance Academy Charter School Laporte 6.5 mi 5.9
LaPorte Juvenile Correctional Laporte 7.3 mi 6.0
Springfield Elementary School Michigan City 7.4 mi 4.4
Brummitt Elementary School Chesterton 8.9 mi 9.5
F Willard Crichfield Elementary Laporte 8.7 mi 8.2
CHESTERTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chesterton 9.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46360 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$59,641

Median Home Value

$155,900

Median Rent

$924/mo

Population

43,997

College Educated

22.6%

Homeownership

68.3%

Avg Commute

22.7 min

Poverty Rate

17.3%

Median Age

40.8

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Mitchell High School Mitchell, IN 7.7
LA LUMIERE SCHOOL Laporte, IN 8.2
Knightstown High School Knightstown, IN 7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Marquette Catholic High School

What grades does Marquette Catholic High School serve?

Marquette Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marquette Catholic High School?

Marquette Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Catholic High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Marquette Catholic High School rank in IN?

Marquette Catholic High School ranks #82 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Marquette Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marquette Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Marquette Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Marquette Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Marquette Catholic High School a religious school?

Marquette Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
89 Very Walkable
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
229
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
183 days
Setting
Small City
County
LaPorte County

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