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Thank you for your interest in Detroit Catholic Central High School.
To begin your exploration and application process, please follow the steps below.
Start by completing the Potential Student Form - it unlocks everything else, including Shadow Day registration.
Please note that the requirements outlined below serve as general guidelines. Final application decisions are made at the discretion of the Administration.
Application Process
9th Grade Applicants - Class of 2030
The admissions process for the Class of 2030 is now live, with a deadline of December 12, 2025.
To get started, please submit a potential student form below.
No two Catholic Central students are alike, and that is part of the strength of our community. We consider each candidate as a unique individual, but there are some base guidelines that we expect of potential 9th grade students.
- A minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Candidates should present a C or better in all core subjects (English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, and {if coming from a Catholic school}, Theology)
- Candidates may not have been expelled or be in the process of expulsion/dismissal from their present school
- A positive disciplinary record with positive conduct marks and teacher recommendations.
- A positive attendance record
- Standardized test scores at or above grade level
The 9th Grade Application Process
- Step 1: Potential Student Information Form
- Step 2: Shadow Day & Interview
- Step 3: Application & Materials (Due December 12)
- Step 4: High School Placement Test (November 22 or December 6)
Step 1: Potential Student Information Form
Step 2: Shadow Day & Interview
Shadow Dates open up in myCC on August 1.
The best way to learn about Catholic Central is to visit us on campus. While you are here, you will also sit down with an admissions representative to complete that portion of your application.
Shadow Days
Shadow Days are available for 8th grade students and potential transfer students.
Students must first submit a Potential Student Information form in order to schedule a Shadow Day, and will submit the request form through myCC. You can request a specific host, let us know what classes you wish to see, or anything else we can help with to make sure we optimize your time on campus.
Shadowing students will check in at the main office between 7:30 and 7:45 AM, and will be ready for pickup by 1:40 PM.
Interviews
All potential students must complete an interview with an admissions representative. Most students will complete this step during a Shadow Day, but we also offer online interviews to help with scheduling.
Campus Tours
We offer a morning tour to start each Shadow Day, and also work with families to schedule individual tours as appropriate. All tours will require a Potential Student Information Form.
Step 3: Application & Materials (Due December 12)
Applications for the Class of 2030 will open November 1, 2025 and are due December 12, 2025.
Application
- Applications are submitted online through a parent/guardian myCC account.
- Applications and all supporting items are due by December 12 in order to be included in our initial round of decisions in January. After that, decisions will be sent on a monthly, staggered basis, as determined by space remaining.
Teacher Recommendations
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Catholic Central requires a teacher recommendation from a current core subject teacher (English, math, science, or social studies).
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Recommendations are sent by the parents/guardians through myCC, and must be received by the application deadline for students to be included in the initial round of decisions.
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If your school district does not allow for teacher recommedation forms, contact the Admissions Office for an alternate recommendation form that should be sent to someone from a co-curricular activity that can speak to the student's special interests/talents.
Transcripts
- All applicants must request transcripts from their current school through their myCC account.
- Academic records should include 6th, 7th, and 8th grade report cards along with any standardized test history.
- Please note that transcripts should include first quarter or trimester grades of 8th grade. Transcripts must be received by the application deadline.
Discipline Release
- Applicants must disclose any disciplinary history in their application, and submit a discipline release form to their previous school(s). This form is sent through myCC.
Essay
- Students will submit an essay through their application checklist in myCC.
- This essay is also part of the consideration for a Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge Scholarship.
Step 4: High School Placement Test (November 22 or December 6)
Online registration for the HSPT will open the week of September 1.
Catholic Central utilizes the High School Placement Test for placement and academic scholarship qualification for all incoming 9th grade students.
There is a $50 fee to take the test.
We will serve as a test site on Saturday, November 22 and Saturday, December 6.
Students should test in November as a primary option, with December reserved as a makeup date. Late testing may be available, pending space and successful submission of the required admissions documentation, but will not qualify a student for an academic scholarship.
Students do not need to test at Catholic Central, but must select Catholic Central to receive the scores (school code 015).
Transfer Applicants
Transfer applications for a January 2026 start are due December 12, 2025.
Transferring to Catholic Central can be an incredibly rewarding decision for a family. The process is more difficult than it is for incoming 9th grade students, but we are here to help!
| Grade | August Start | January Start |
|---|---|---|
| 9th | Normal application process | Yes* |
| 10th | Yes | Yes* |
| 11th | Yes | Exceptional Circumstances* |
| 12th | Exceptional Circumstances | No |
*Students must complete semester exams prior to Christmas break or obtain appropriate credits at current school to be considered for a January start date.
The application process for transfers typically starts in November for a semester transfer, and April for a summer transfer.
Transfer candidates should present the following:
- A minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Candidates should not present any failing grades on their transcript
- Candidates should present a C or better in all core subjects (English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, and {if coming from a Catholic school}, Theology)
- Transfer candidates may not be credit-deficient
- A positive disciplinary record
- Applicants may not have been expelled or be in the process of expulsion/dismissal from their present school
- A positive attendance record
- Standardized test scores at or above grade level
The Transfer Application Process
- Step 1: Potential Student Information Form
- Step 2: Transfer Consultation Phone Call
- Step 3: Shadow Day & Interview
- Step 4: Application & Materials
- Step 5: Course Selection
- Step 6: Enrollment
Step 1: Potential Student Information Form
The first step in applying for a transfer to Catholic Central is to submit Catholic Central's potential student information form.
Submitting this form does not "lock" you into anything. It allows prospective students to move forward in the application process and further explore our school.
Submit a potential transfer student information form online.
Step 2: Transfer Consultation Phone Call
After submitting a Potential Student Information Form, the next step is a transfer consultation phone call with someone in the admissions office. Our experience lets us quickly identify potential challenges and also lets us walk through some general questions you might have.
After the phone call, we'd move to follow the steps below and begin your transfer exploration.
Step 3: Shadow Day & Interview
Shadow Days
- After we verify that you are eligible for a transfer, we will work with you to schedule a Shadow Day.
- You can request a specific host or let us know what classes you wish to see to make sure we optimize your time on campus.
- Shadowing students will check in at the main office at 7:45 AM, and will be ready for pickup/dismissal by 1:40 PM.
Interviews
- All potential students must complete an interview with an admissions representative.
- Most students will complete this step during a Shadow Day, but we also offer online interviews to help with scheduling.
Campus Tours
- We offer a morning tour to start each Shadow Day, and ask families to make this their primary tour.
- If a conflict arises, you can contact admissions@catholiccentral.net or 248-596-3880 to request a personal tour.
Step 4: Application & Materials
Application
- You can submit an online application to Catholic Central through your myCC account. Login here in order to start or continue your application.
- For semester transfers, applications and supporting documents are due by the second Friday in December. This will allow time for us to make a decision and create a class schedule for January.
- For summer transfers we need to complete the process prior to the first Friday in August.
Transcripts
- Transfer applicants must submit unofficial transcripts as part of their application process. Final transcripts must be recieved prior to beginning class.
- Transfer applicants cannot be credit-deficient and must be on track to graduate with their class.
- Catholic Central does not facilitate credit recovery or reclassification.
Discipline Release
- Transfer candidates must present a clean disciplinary record and submit a discipline release form to their previous school(s). This form is sent through myCC.
Essay
- Transfer candidates must submit an essay through their application checklist explaining why they are interested in a transfer to Catholic Central. You will submit the essay through your checklist in myCC.
Financial Aid Application
Step 5: Course Selection
Step 6: Enrollment
Common Transfer Questions
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Catholic Central does not offer merit-based scholarships for transfer students.
Need-based Tuition Assistance may be available, but funding priority is given to current and returning families so it is not guaranteed.
Families should indicate a need for financial aid on their general application.
Athletic Eligibility
All athletic eligibility is determined by the MHSAA. Students should indicate any athletic interest on their application, and also discuss it with the admissions office during their consultation call.
Athletic participation does not impact our admissions decisions for transfer applicants.
Catholic Central does not arrange meetings with coaches to discuss potential athletic participation. Questions can be directed to the Admissions Office.
Reclassification
General FAQs
You can explore other general FAQs here.
