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#282 of 462 private schools in MI
Catholic Central High School
High School · Grand Rapids, MI
A private high school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
319 SHELDON AVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 MI.
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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 MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Catholic Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,734
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Covenant High School Grand RapidsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Catholic Central High School is listed in Grand Rapids, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Catholic Central High School
Catholic Central High School is a private high school in Grand Rapids, MI, serving approximately 552 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Catholic Central High School
What grades does Catholic Central High School serve?
Catholic Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Catholic Central High School?
Catholic Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catholic Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catholic Central High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Catholic Central High School rank in MI?
Catholic Central High School ranks #282 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Catholic Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Catholic Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Catholic Central High School a private school?
Yes, Catholic Central 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 Catholic Central High School a religious school?
Catholic Central High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 233-5800
- Area population (ZIP 49503)
- 37,874
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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