Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids offers rigorous academics, learning difference support, and 22+ sports for grades 9-12
Catholic Central High School is a co-educational Catholic high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan serving grades 9–12. The school actively supports students with mild to moderate learning differences, ADHD, and ADD through dedicated learning difference programs and specialized support services. With an average class size of 23 students and 73% of faculty holding advanced degrees, Catholic Central provides individualized attention within a structured, values-based learning environment rooted in Catholic education and the Dominican tradition.
The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum including advanced placement and honors courses in sciences, mathematics, humanities, and social studies, alongside comprehensive support for students who learn differently. Beyond academics, Catholic Central provides extensive extracurricular opportunities including 22+ varsity sports, clubs, and organizations, allowing students to develop confidence and leadership skills in areas that match their strengths and interests.
Catholic Central enrolls 567 students and maintains an 88% acceptance rate. Tuition is $13,975 annually, with 50% of students receiving financial assistance. The school is committed to making Catholic education accessible and offers flexible tuition support to families from a range of economic backgrounds. For more information on admissions, learning support programs, and tuition assistance, contact admissions director Joel Hubert at (616) 233-5800 or visit grcatholiccentral.org.
| Year Founded | 1906 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $13,975 |
| Tuition Notes | Catholic Central is committed to making Catholic education accessible to families from a range of economic backgrounds. We recognize that paying tuition is a considerable investment for most families. That’s why we believe that tuition should not be a “one-size fits all” model or a reason why students cannot attend Catholic Central. We are proud to offer Tuition Assistance. Learn mere here: www.grcatholiccentral.org. |
| Total Students | 567 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 73 |
| Average Class Size | 23 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
| Admissions Director | Joel Hubert |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 88 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 50 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 13 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Cheering · Cross Country · Diving · E-sports · Equestrian · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Rugby · Snowboarding · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling · Show More (6) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Baking Club · Catholic Central Association of Scholarly Science-Fiction Enthusiasts · Chinese Club · Debate · E-Sports Club · Finance Club · French Club · Men's Group · Mock Trial · Model United Nations · National Honor Society · Peace Jam · Political Discourse · Quiz Bowl · Science Olympiad · Spanish Club · Students for Life · Sustainability Club · UPRISE Volunteer Club · Women's Group · Writers Group · Show More (5) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Jazz Band |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | grcatholiccentral.org/events |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1148 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |