Catholic Central High School 4.8

ADMINISTRATION:
Greg Deja, Principal/CEO
Linda Olejnik, Assistant Principal
Mike Jacob, Dean of Students

CAMPUS MINISTRY:
Reverend Steve Cron, Chaplain
Reverend Colin Mulhall, Chaplain
Dennis Rybicki, Co-Campus Minister
Barb Scott, Co-Campus Minsiter

ATHLETICS:
Trevor Hinshaw, Athletics Director

ADMISSIONS:
Jackie Stetson, Director of Admissions

ADVANCEMENT:
Beth Banta, Director of Advancement

GUIDANCE:
Heidi Clark-Smitley, Director of Guidance & College Counseling
Thomas Shangraw, Counselor
Joel Passinault, Counselor
Lori Stream, Registrar

COMMUNITY: The students come primarily from the metropolitan Grand Rapids area, the second largest city in Michigan. This includes the
urban, suburban, and rural areas of greater Kent, Ottawa and Allegan counties. The range in socio-economic background is extensive. Thirty-nine percent of students receive need-based tuition assistance, totalling over $1,000,000 given in aid for the 2015-2016 school year.

SCHOOL: Oldest co-educational diocesan Catholic high school in the nation, founded in 1906. College preparatory – historical average of 96 % enroll in higher education upon graduation.

ACCREDITATION: AdvancEd

MEMBERSHIPS: The National Catholic Educational Association and The National Association of College Admission Counselors

FACULTY: Number of professional staff: 47
Certified in their respective areas: 100%
Masters Degrees: 64%
Ten years or more professional experience: 68%

CURRICULUM: Course offerings are highly academic and include over 90 courses in 10 departments; Advanced Placement in Calculus, US History, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, English Language, and English Literature. Kent Career/Technical Center vocational classes are available in 32 areas.