Marian High School (Michigan)
| Marian High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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7225 Lahser Road , 48301 | |
| Coordinates | 42°32′4″N 83°15′46″W / 42.53444°N 83.26278°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, All-Girls |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1959 |
| Head of school | Lenore M. Pochelski |
| Teaching staff | 34.1 (on a FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 504 (2016-17) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.5 |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Athletics conference | Catholic High School League |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | Marian Times |
| Yearbook | The Marian Way |
| Affiliation | Sisters,Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, MI |
| Website | www |
| [1][2] | |
Marian High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school for girls in Bloomfield Township, Michigan in Metro Detroit.[3] Marian High School is located next to Brother Rice High School, an all-male Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.
History
Marian High School, founded in 1959, is sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 2014, Marian High School fired Barbara Webb, a lesbian chemistry teacher, for becoming pregnant via IVF. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Academics
Accredited by the North Central Association,[2] the academic program provides college preparatory classes, 19 honors classes, and 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 493 girls enrolled in 2013-14 was:[1]
- Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
- Asian/Pacific islanders - 1.4%
- Black - 5.7%
- Hispanic - 1.4%
- White - 89.1%
- Multiracial - 2.2%
Athletics
The interscholastic athletic teams, known as the Mustangs, participate in the Catholic High School League. Blue and gold are the school's colors. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[9]
- Basketball
- State champions - 1988, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2014, 2015[10]
- Bowling
- Cross country
- Golf
2019, 2020[11]
- Lacrosse
- Skiing
- State champions - 2010, 2011, 2014[12]
- Soccer
- State champions - 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021[11]
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- State champions - 2007, 2008, 2014[13]
- Tennis
- State champions - 2010, 2013, 2015[14]
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- State champions - 2009, 2010, 2020[11]
Notable alumni
- Mary Kay Henry, Class of 1975; International President of SEIU
- Madison Packer, Class of 2010; Professional ice hockey player
Notes and references
- ^ a b "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Marian High School". ed.gov. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ a b "AdvancED - Institution Summary". advanc-ed.org. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Bloomfield Township Street Map." (Archive) Bloomfield Township, Oakland County. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.
- ^ "Lesbian mom calls firing from Marian High 'sad'".
- ^ "The baby who cost her mom her job".
- ^ https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/nation-world-news/fired-marian-teacher-discusses-her-baby-s-future/article_2ce51aba-c0dc-5882-8336-4050968f105e.html [dead link]
- ^ "Backlash at Catholic high school over firing of pregnant gay teacher". TheGuardian.com. September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Lesbian Marian teacher says pregnancy cost her a job".
- ^ "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Basketball - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Marian High School State Championships". marian-hs.com.com. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Team Champions - Girls Swimming & Diving - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Team Champions - Girls Tennis - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
