Catholic Central High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

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Catholic Central High School
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Catholic Central High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
319 Sheldon Boulevard SE

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Michigan
49503

United States
Coordinates 42°57′24″N85°40′2″W / 42.95667°N 85.66722°W / 42.95667; -85.66722
Information
Type Private
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Oversight Diocese of Grand Rapids
SuperintendentDave Faber
PresidentTerry Tyrrell (2021–present) [1]
PrincipalVacant
Teaching staff39.4 [2]
Grades 912 [2]
Enrollment552 [2]
Student to teacher ratio16.2 [2]
Color(s)Royal blue & white [3]   
Athletics conference Ottawa-Kent Conference
Nickname Cougars [3]
Website www.grcatholiccentral.org
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Catholic Central High School is a college preparatory high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Athletics

Catholic Central High School's "Cougars" compete in the Ottawa-Kent Conference. School colors are royal blue and white. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered: [3]

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References

  1. "Thank you Principal Tyrrell". St. Xavier High School Magazine. Cincinnati: St. Xavier High School. Summer 2021. p. 4 via Issuu.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 19 January 2020.