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We are thrilled to share that Catholic Central High School has once again been named the Best Private School in Grand Rapids in the Best of Grand Rapids 2025 readers' poll by Grand Rapids Magazine!

This marks our second consecutive year receiving this incredible honor—thank you to our amazing community of students, families, faculty, alumni, and supporters who continue to believe in and uplift our mission.

Winning this award in both 2024 and 2025 is a meaningful reflection of the excellence we strive for every day at Catholic Central. It affirms our commitment to nurturing the minds, hearts, and spirits of young people in a Christ-centered environment.

Why Catholic Central Stands Out

Academic Excellence
Catholic Central offers a rigorous curriculum with 15 Advanced Placement courses and a 98% college acceptance rate, preparing students for success in college and beyond.

STEM Leadership
As the first and only STEM-certified high school in Michigan, we lead the way in innovation, hands-on learning, and real-world problem-solving.

Rich Tradition
Founded in 1906, Catholic Central is the oldest co-educational diocesan Catholic high school in the country. For over a century, we’ve been rooted in excellence, tradition, and growth.

Vibrant Community Grounded in Faith and Service
At Catholic Central, students grow in a Christ-centered environment that values compassion, inclusion, and servant leadership. Through our faith-based curriculum, retreats like Kairos, all-school Masses, and ongoing service opportunities, students live out the Gospel daily—developing into thoughtful, faith-filled leaders.

Thank You, Catholic Central Community!

We are so proud to share this moment with you. These back-to-back honors are a celebration of our shared commitment to forming young people who are academically prepared, spiritually grounded, and inspired to serve.

Thank you for being part of what makes Catholic Central such an exceptional place to learn and grow.

Here’s to continuing this tradition of excellence—together!

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