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#7 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 1% of private schools

Shrine Catholic High School

High School

3500 W 13 MILE RD, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Private

Enrollment

247

Student-Teacher

7.9:1

Score

8.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#7 of 462

In Royal Oak

#1 of 5

public schools

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Shrine Catholic High School

8.6/10

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

Shrine Academy

8.6/10

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6.7/10

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About Shrine Catholic High School

Shrine Catholic High School is a private high school in Royal Oak, MI. Shrine Catholic High School serves approximately 247 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Shrine Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares2.1 pts above MI schools
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • MI avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Shrine Catholic High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Shrine 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 Shrine Catholic High School compares to the 9 public schools in Royal Oak, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
This School
vs
14.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
247
This School
vs
533
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.6
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 78.1% vs 0%
Black 8.9% vs 0%
Asian 6.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 4% vs 0%
Shrine Catholic High School Royal Oak Public Avg

All Schools in Royal Oak

School Rating
Shrine Catholic High School (this school) 8.6
Alfred E Upton Elementary School 6.4
Addams Elementary and ECC 6.7
Royal Oak High School 8.6
Northwood Elementary School 8.8
Oak Ridge Elementary School 6.8
Royal Oak Middle School 6.3
Churchill Community Ed Center 6.9
Keller Elementary 6.4
Oakland Elementary School 6.6

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 MI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 37%
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 247
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 78.1%
Black 8.9%
Asian 6.5%
Hispanic 4.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3500 W 13 MILE RD, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Shrine Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Berkley High School (rated 8.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Berkley), with a very similar rating. Another option is Royal Oak High School (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM (rated 6.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Birmingham), a more accessible option. For more schools in Royal Oak, see our Royal Oak schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
SHRINE ACADEMY Royal Oak 0.0 mi 8.6
Pattengill Elementary School Berkley 0.7 mi 6.7
Alfred E Upton Elementary School Royal Oak 0.8 mi 6.4
Greenfield Elementary School Beverly Hills 0.8 mi 7.1
Angell Elementary School Berkley 1.3 mi 7.0
Addams Elementary and ECC Royal Oak 1.1 mi 6.7
BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM Birmingham 1.3 mi 6.3
OUR SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL Birmingham 1.5 mi 5.8
Vandenberg Elementary School Southfield 1.3 mi 5.0
Anderson Middle School Berkley 1.6 mi 5.9
3246 PIERCE Beverly Hills 1.3 mi 6.7
Berkley High School Berkley 1.7 mi 8.7
SHRINE CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL Royal Oak 1.5 mi 5.4
JAPHET SCHOOL Clawson 1.4 mi 7.0
Pierce Elementary School Birmingham 1.6 mi 8.8
Rogers Elementary School Berkley 1.9 mi 7.6
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak 1.5 mi 8.6
HARMONY MONTESSORI CENTER Oak Park 2.3 mi
Crescent Academy PK1 Southfield 1.9 mi 5.4
Norup International School Oak Park 2.5 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48073 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,426

Median Home Value

$302,800

Median Rent

$1,245/mo

Population

33,427

College Educated

59.2%

Homeownership

65.6%

Avg Commute

23.6 min

Poverty Rate

6%

Median Age

38

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Ubly Community JrSr High School Ubly, MI 8.6
River Valley MiddleHigh School Three Oaks, MI 8.5
HACKETT CATHOLIC PREP Kalamazoo, MI 8.4
Summerfield JuniorSenior High School Petersburg, MI 8.4
Frankfort High School Frankfort, MI 8.3
Genesee Early College Flint, MI 8.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shrine Catholic High School

What grades does Shrine Catholic High School serve?

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

How many students attend Shrine Catholic High School?

Shrine Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Shrine Catholic High School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shrine Catholic High School rank in MI?

Shrine Catholic High School ranks #7 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Shrine Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shrine Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Shrine Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Shrine 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 Shrine Catholic High School a religious school?

Shrine Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
76 Very Walkable
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
247
Gender Split
38% M / 62% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County

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