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Coordinates: 42°59′47″N 85°42′35″W / 42.99639°N 85.70972°W / 42.99639; -85.70972
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For the school in Philadelphia, see West Catholic Preparatory High School.

West Catholic High School
Address
Map
1801 Bristol N.W.

Grand Rapids
,
Michigan
49504

United States
Coordinates42°59′47″N 85°42′35″W / 42.99639°N 85.70972°W / 42.99639; -85.70972
Information
School typePrivate
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic
Patron saint(s)St. John Paul II
Established1962; 62 years ago (1962)
OversightDiocese of Grand Rapids
SuperintendentDave Faber
PresidentJill Annable[1]
PrincipalTony Fischer[1]
Teaching staff33 (FTE) (2024–25)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment501 (2024-25)[2]
Student to teacher ratio15.2 (2024-25)[2]
Campus size44 acres (18 ha)[3]
Campus typeMidsize city
Color(s)Green & White[5]   
MascotFreddy the Falcon
Team nameFalcons
Accreditation
  • Michigan Non-Public School Accrediting Association[4]
Websitegrwestcatholic.org

West Catholic High School is a private Catholic college preparatory secondary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan (U.S.). It is located within the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.

Academics

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West Catholic has been honored each year since 2008 as one of the top Catholic high schools in the United States by the Cardinal Newman Society.[6] With 19 Advanced Placement courses taught on campus and Dual Enrollment credits through a partnership with Aquinas College also offered on-site, the Washington Post listed West Catholic as one of the most challenging private high schools in the United States for 2014, 2015 and 2016.[7]

Athletics

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Grand Rapids West Catholic High School was a member of Ottawa-Kent Conference Blue Division. As of the 2024 conference realignment, West Catholic is a member of the OK Gold Conference. West Catholic was a member of Grand Rapids City League. West Catholic is also a school of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). West Catholic's main rival is Catholic Central High School.

State Championships (MHSAA unless noted):

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Staff Directory". West Catholic High School. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "School Profile". West Catholic High School. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Campus & Facilities". West Catholic High School. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "Membership". Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools (MANS). Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  5. ^ "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "The Cardinal Newman Society - Past Honor Roll Awardees". The Cardinal Newman Society. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  7. ^ "America's Most Challenging High Schools". Washington Post. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  8. ^ "Team Champions | Boys Cross Country | MHSAA Sports".
  9. ^ "Michigan High School Athletic Association, 2003 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2005.
  10. ^ "MITCA Team State - 5/29/2004". Kent City Boys Track and Field Home Page. May 29, 2004. Archived from the original on October 23, 2005.
  11. ^ "MITCA Division III Team State Championships - 5/24/2008". Hy-Tek's Meet Manager. May 25, 2008. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2008.
  12. ^ "MITCA Division III Team State Championships - 5/24/2008". Hy-Tek's Meet Manager. May 25, 2008. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2008.
  13. ^ "Olivet Eagles vs GR West Catholic (Nov 27, 2010)". Michigan High School Athletic Association. November 27, 2010. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  14. ^ "Profile: Marathon man Greg Meyer keeps going and going". MLive. April 20, 2008. He helped the West Catholic Falcons win the state Class B championship in 1970 ...
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