St. Philip Catholic Central High School
| St. Philip Catholic Central High School | |
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| Address | |
| 20 Cherry Street Battle Creek, Michigan, (Calhoun County), 49017-3904  United States |
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| Coordinates | 42°19′15″N 85°10′43″W / 42.32083°N 85.17861°WCoordinates: 42°19′15″N 85°10′43″W / 42.32083°N 85.17861°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1863 |
| School district | Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools |
| Superintendent | Margaret Erich |
| Principal | Don Shafer |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 138 |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Athletics | Football, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Track, Cross Country, Tennis |
| Athletics conference | Southern Central Athletic Association |
| Team name | Fighting Tigers |
| Rival | Climax-Scotts High School |
| Accreditation(s) | Michigan Association of Non-public Schools |
| Tuition | $5,564-$7,104 |
| Athletic Director | Vicky Groat |
| Website | http://bcacs.org/high-school.htm |
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St. Philip Catholic Central High School, located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo is a Roman Catholic high school in Battle Creek, Michigan. Enrollment is around 138.
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[edit] The Curriculum
The curriculum at St. Philip Catholic Central High School surpasses national standards and state requirements. Students graduate with 24 academic credits, accomplished through courses offering four to five years of English, Theology, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Foreign Language.
Additionally, electives are available in Fine Arts, Computer Technology, Physical Education, and Choral & Instrumental music.
In the fall of 2011, used Apple MacBook laptop computers were issued to each incoming freshman.
[edit] Sports
The Fighting Tigers compete in Class D, Division 8 of the MHSAA. The school offers the following sports: Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Softball, Men's Track, Women's Track, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Men's and Women's Swimming with Battle Creek Central, and Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, and Men's Soccer with Calhoun Christian.
St. Philip's is associated with the South Central Athletic Association (SCAA) beginning with the school year of (2009), transferring out of the Saint Joe Valley.
The most recent Class D state Titles came in Girls' Cross Country (2006), and Volleyball (2010). Over the years they have won 23 state titles, 13 state runner ups, 58 regional crowns, and 77 district championships.
[edit] Noted alumni
- Don Kent, American professional wrestler
- Mike Reilly, Major League Baseball umpire
