St. Philip Catholic Central High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. Philip Catholic Central High School

20 Cherry St Battle Creek, MI 49017

Tel: (269) 963-4503

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 102 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 102 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Philip Catholic Central High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Philip Catholic Central High School
9	33
10	30
11	16
12	23

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Year Founded

1863

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

School Motto

Students will know the Faith, share the Faith, and live the Faith.

Student Body

Total Students

102 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

14 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

sliding tuition scale based on family income tuition assistance the foundation

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Cathy Erskine

Application URL

Sports

Colors

Red, White

School Mascot

St. Philip Tiger

School Notes

We strive to develop and educate the whole student academically, morally, spiritually, emotionally and physically.
Our students are engaged in a secure, meaningful and relevant learning environment that utilizes current, state-of-the-art resources.
We challenge, inspire and excite a diverse student population to reach their potential with grace and determination.

We are a public Christian School and accept students from other faiths.

Source: Verified school update

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What is the acceptance rate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School?

The acceptance rate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What is St. Philip Catholic Central High School's ranking?

St. Philip Catholic Central High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Philip Catholic Central High School?

The application deadline for St. Philip Catholic Central High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,304 for elementary schools and $13,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).