Established 1962 Principal Cynthia Kneibel Grades 9 - 12 Phone +1 616-233-5900 Founded 1962 | Superintendent David Faber Chaplain Fr. Dan Schumaker Religion Roman Catholic Mascot Freddy the Falcon Colors White, Green | |
Address 1801 Bristol Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA Similar Catholic Central High Sch, Grand Rapids Christian, NorthPoi Christian Schools, Northview High School, Roman Catholic Diocese Profiles | ||
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West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan was opened in 1962. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.
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- West catholic high school lip dub don t stop believin
- Philadelphia west catholic high school 1985
- Academics
- Athletic
- Performing Arts
- References
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Academics
West Catholic is proud of its over 50-year history of academic excellence. Sixteen Advanced Placement courses are taught on campus, and many students earn dual-enrollment credits through a partnership with Aquinas College also offered on-site. Over 60 percent leave high school with college credits. The class of 2015 had 99 percent of its graduates attend college, and 82 percent of those at four-year institutions.
Athletic
Over 87 percent of West Catholic students lead and participate in one or more athletic teams and activities. In 2015 West Catholic teams won five conference championships, five district championships, four regional championships and a football state championship. After the football team won the State Championship in 2016, they extended their State Championship run to 4 straight years.
State Championships (MHSAA unless noted):
Performing Arts
The West Catholic Performing Arts Department offers students many opportunities to learn, practice and show off the many skills they have been blessed with. Classes offered include Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Concert Choir and Music Appreciation.
In addition to the classes, students may take part in Liturgical Choir or Drama Club. The Liturgical Choir practices during lunch period and will often lead the music during school masses. The Drama Club performs one play and one musical each year. Students practice in the evenings and performances are held at Aquinas College Performing Arts Center.
Over 100 members strong, the Falcon marching band has earned top honors at the MSBOA festival since 1998. The band consistently travels to international music festivals and has performed for Pope Benedict XVI in Italy. Student will have the opportunity to participate in the jazz band, orchestra band, color guard, liturgical choir and musical productions