Battle Creek Central High School

Battle Creek Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Van Buren St W,  Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek Public Schools
3.7
4.0
1,036 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Noah Hollander
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
24.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
363:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Black
39.7%
White
30.9%
Hispanic
15.5%
Two or more races
11.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Most Diverse Public HS in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 180 Students
Western Michigan University 170 Students
Grand Valley State University 161 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 112 Students
Central Michigan University 107 Students
Ferris State University 106 Students
Kellogg Community College 103 Students
Wayne State University 96 Students
Eastern Michigan University 90 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 45 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Biology 23 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 20 Students
Graphic Design 18 Students
Marketing 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Accounting 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 146 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/9/2022
It's an excellent school, the staff are very nice and productive, what I would like to see is the change in the number of fights at the school.
4.0 Senior
2/1/2021
My experience at BCC this far has been decent, I've learned a lot these past 4 years. What I really like about the school is how we come together and share our BCC pride. And I really wouldn't change anything about the school.
4.0 Senior
5/23/2020
Battle creek Central high school is such an amazing school he has taught me things towards my future career has also prepare me for college and offered many different clubs for me to do within the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
5.0 student
4/26/2021
I will write a review for the school itself and not the students because I believe that individual choices and act are not the school’s fault or control. I’ve been a student at central since freshmen year, and I can definitely say that the school as well as BCPS lives up to their motto, “Believe In...
5.0 parent
8/3/2020
When we bought a house in BCPS I was completely against my children going to school here. I didn't want my children to be a number and I wanted it to be personal. I didn't believe in school of choice so I enrolled my children in kindergarten. This ended up being the best thing I could of done. Withi...
5.0 student
9/10/2018
My experience at this school is a good 9/10 because it's a good school but there's some flaws just like any other school but this one's better out of all.
5.0 student
3/8/2018
I would rate this school a nine out of ten. It's a great school to go to or work with.

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Battle Creek Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Battle Creek, MI and is served by the Battle Creek Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 1,036 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Battle Creek Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $157,600. Discover additional schools in the area, like Battle Creek Math-Science Center, WK Kellogg Preparatory High School, West Michigan Virtual Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Battle Creek has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Battle Creek Central High School.

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