Where faith and academics are fused as one to educate the whole person.
Hold fast to instruction, never let her go; keep her, For she is your life.
-Proverbs 4:13-
Administration Team:
Principal: Cynthia Kneibel, M.Ed
Chaplain: Fr. Dan Schumaker
Assistant Principal: Tony Fischer, M.Ed
Campus Ministry: Phil Dolci, B.A.
Guidance Counselors: Diane Ysasi, M.A. and Joe Hyland, M.A.
Advancement Director: Jill VanderEnde, MBA
Director of Admissions: Todd Peters, B.S.
Director of Marketing and Communications: Adam Antor, B.A.
Opened: 1962
Affiliation: Private, Co-ed Catholic High School of the Diocese of Grand Rapids
Student Body: 513
Student ratio is 16:1
Admission: All are welcome! Classes based on a placement exam completed upon enrollment.
Accreditation: AdvancEd/North Central Accreditation
Community: Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan and growing rapidly. The students come primarily from the metropolitan area, including urban, suburban and rural areas. The range in socio-economic background is extensive. West Catholic also hosts 20 foreign exchange students from China, South Korea, Korea, and Thailand.
Faculty: 30 teacher faculty; 60% hold advanced degrees.
Activities and Clubs: Art Club, Band, Catholics in Action, Eucharistic Ministers, FIRST Robotics, French Club, Mock Trial, Help the Needy, Math Challenge, National Honor Society, Peer Ministry, Quiz Bowl, Students Against Destructive Decision, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Students for Life
Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Competitive Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Hockey, Ski, Soccer, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling,
Club Sports: Crew, Equestrian, Rugby, Sideline Cheerleading
To form Disciples of Christ through a dynamic, excellence-driven education.
Foundation for Catholic Secondary Education
http://community.fcse.grcss.org/page.aspx?pid=643
