St. Philip Catholic Central High School

St. Philip Catholic Central High School
Address
20 Cherry Street Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek, Michigan, (Calhoun County) 49017-3904 United States
Coordinates
Information
Type	Private, Coeducational
Established	1863
School district	Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools
Superintendent	Margaret Erich
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	143
Color(s)	Red and White
Fight song	On Saint Philip
Athletics	Football, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Track, Cross Country, Tennis
Athletics conference	Southern Central Athletic Association
Team name	Fighting Tigers  :(battle creek enquirer 2013)
Rival	Climax-Scotts High School
Accreditation	Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools
Athletic Director	Vicky Groat
Website	http://bcacs.org/high-school.htm

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 163.

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 2006, used Apple laptop computers were issued to each incoming freshman. The school began issuing iPads instead of laptops beginning in the fall of 2012.

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, Men's Track, Women's Track, Volleyball, 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 (2007-W, 2007-F, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). Over the years they have won 23 state titles, 13 state runner ups, 58 regional crowns, and 77 district championships.

Noted alumni

• Don Kent, American professional wrestler
• Mike Reilly, Major League Umpire
• Colin Andrews, Hand Model

External links

• Official School website