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Student Population
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Student: Teacher Ratio
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Zip Codes Represented
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Participation in Co-Curriculars
Latest News
The George and Mary Turek Hall of Science was featured by HOUR. Click here to read the article!
Catholic Central is proud to announce that 26 of our DECA students will represent Detroit Catholic Central High School at the 2025 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida, from April 26 - 29, 2025
Catholic Central’s Golf Team celebrated Freedom Friday, April 24, 2025, by participating in The Corporal B. 2025, Golf's Most Heroic Boy's High School Invitational, hosted by the American Dunes Golf Club. The team played in honor of Sgt. Wilfred E. Racine ‘33 of the United States Army. Read the full story here.
Catholic Central High School was listed as the number one best Michigan high school for athletes by USA Today. Read the full article here.
The CC Shambots had an incredible season, marked by key achievements and exciting milestones. From district events to the FIRST World Championship, the Shambots have grown both as a team and as individuals. Check out the season's recap here!
Students from Catholic Central’s robotics team, the Shambytes, recently held a battery drive to help properly dispose of old batteries. Over the course of a month, the team collected 200 pounds of used household batteries to help keep harmful waste out of landfills.
On Friday, April 11, Catholic Central students took part in DRIVE Development Day workshops, choosing between Professional Communications with the Detroit Economic Club and a Heartsaver CPR Course led by Nurse Laura Helm.
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, Catholic Central announced Jaden Pydyn ‘25 as this year’s Whelan Award winner during a school-wide Spring Sports Assembly.
The CC Shambots, Catholic Central High School’s robotics team, has qualified for the FIRST Robotics World Championship, set to take place later this month in Texas
Catholic Central concluded its Career Conference Speaker Series during the month of April with three sets of speakers, who provided insights on careers in the fields of entrepreneurship, law, and trades.
Dillon D’Amore ‘25 recently had the opportunity to tour with A Taste of Ireland, an Irish dance and music show that brings the rich history and folklore of Ireland to life through movement. In this interview, he shares his journey into Irish dancing, the dedication it takes to excel, and his plans for the future.
Catholic Central High School has been named a College Bound Michigan Champion Site for the 2024-2025 school year by the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN).
The recognition honors the commitment of the counseling team to get seniors to apply to college early in the school year, well ahead of regular decision day for most colleges.
On Friday, March 28, 2025, Catholic Central hosted a Dale Carnegie DRIVE Development Day workshop, where students learned and practiced leadership skills.
On March 15, 2025, Shamrock DECA set a new record with 58 students advancing to the Michigan DECA State Career Development Conference in Detroit. There, students competed in various hospitality, finance, management, and marketing events.
On Thursday, March 27, Nick Barilovich ‘03 visited Catholic Central to discuss a career in cybersecurity with interested students as part of the Career Conference Series.
NOVI, MI – March 26, 2025 – Catholic Central High School is pleased to welcome Charlie Siracusa as the Interim Vice President of Advancement.
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Catholic Central students learned about various career paths in the medical field during a DRIVE Development Day. Three alumni, each with a different role in healthcare, shared their experiences, offered advice, and inspired students to consider a future in medicine
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, senior students from Catholic Central’s AP Government class participated in the annual Detroit CC Alumni Law Day. Hosted by nearly two dozen CC alumni, the event took place at both the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center in the courtroom of Judge Paul Cusick '99 and at the Theodore Levin United States Courthouse in the courtroom of Judge Sean Cox '75.
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Catholic Central welcomed corporate attorney and nonprofit founder Harry Ajagu to speak with students about faith, community, commitment, and the power of impact. His message emphasized that success is not just about personal achievement but about service to others
Over the weekend of March 15, 2025, Catholic Central’s Model UN team traveled to East Lansing to compete in a conference debating global issues.
Catholic Central’s Career Conference series continued during March with two sets of speakers covering a wide range of exciting career opportunities for students after graduation. Read more here.
On Friday, March 14, 2025, 30 Catholic Central students had the opportunity to tour HH Barnum headquarters, technical offices, factories, and warehouse facilities as part of the DRIVE Development Days series.
On March 7, 2025, 40 students attended the Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton, Michigan as part of the CC DRIVE Development Days series.
David Debacker ‘19 is set to appear on an episode of Jeopardy! on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Good luck, David! Your Catholic Central family is rooting for you!
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, 20 OCIT students traveled to Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Detroit for the Rite of Election
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Shamrock Nation
Chris Okoye '14
NFL Player
Author
Director of Diversity,
Student Engagement,
and Community Outreach
“This position is pivotal for CC. It is about ensuring that our institution is not just diverse but also inclusive. It is about making sure every student, regardless of their background, feels at home and empowered at CC,” Chris stated.
“My student days at Catholic Central were some of the best years of my life. From spirited football games to those enlightening classroom debates, every moment was special. One of my fondest memories was staying after school learning how to become a better orator with Mr. Griffin, which helped lead me into my public speaking career."
Kevin Boyle '97
Senior Strategy Analyst
in Space and Launch
Boeing
“It’s absolutely incredible. If any kid comes here as an 8th grader and tours [the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science], and they have any interest in science whatsoever, they’re going to be begging their parents to come here,” stated Boyle.
“It’s amazing to see that type of thing here at Catholic Central. When I was here, we had rain barrels in the hallway to catch the rain drops. So, to go from that to this is absolutely amazing. It couldn’t have happened to a better institution and a better place.”
Nicholas Kristock '09
Founder & Executive Director
Fleece & Thank You
Goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Believe it or not (and I hope you DO believe it), I legitimately say these words on a monthly basis in meetings. These three values were ingrained in me at CC, and I cite the presence of these core values to most of the success I achieve. For as incredible as CC was to ready me for the rigors of college and beyond academically, I am so lucky to have gone to a high school where I was prepared to tackle the world with goodness, discipline, and knowledge as part of my being.
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Campus Development
The new Athletic Complex will be built on our north fields and is set to open in the Fall of 2026.
- 2026
The Hayden and David Kibbey Business and Finance Center features cutting-edge resources, including a real-time stock ticker, an interactive touch screen board, and a professional boardroom.
- 2025
CC announced the purchase of 149 acres of new property, increasing the school’s total acreage from 118 to 267.
- 2024
Catholic Central is proud to introduce the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science, which will house CC's STEM curriculum and programs. Construction is underway, scheduled to open for students in Summer 2024.
- 2024
Catholic Central completed a $1 million upgrade to the school’s Learning Strategies Center and Media Center in 2021. The renovations provide students with increased space for collaborative learning and continues the overall effort to provide state-of-the-art facilities for the school’s more than 900 students.
- 2021
Catholic Central made renovations to its main entrance in the 2020-2021 school year, making safety improvements and providing a 'new face' to the campus.
- 2020