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
1,108 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Noah Hollander
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
24.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

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%
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School Rankings

#11 Most Diverse Public HS in Michigan
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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 179 Students
Western Michigan University 177 Students
Grand Valley State University 160 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 114 Students
Central Michigan University 110 Students
Ferris State University 106 Students
Kellogg Community College 100 Students
Wayne State University 92 Students
Eastern Michigan University 92 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 47 Students
Psychology 43 Students
Nursing 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Biology 22 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 20 Students
Graphic Design 18 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Accounting 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 144 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
6/28/2023
My experience at Battle Creek Central was decent. The teachers was great and very supportive. Every school has their imperfection's imperfections, but overall I had a really great experience and met a lot of helpful people who got me to where I am now.
5.0 Senior
10/22/2020
I really love that the teachers at Battle Creek Central are devoted to making sure their students are successful, and they are always there for students who are backed up, or struggling.
3.0 Senior
5/31/2020
It is not bad and my teachers are quite helpful, so long as I speak to them. I have been told by outside students that the food doesn't seem very bad. It is important to make sure you are put into classes that fit you education-wise to make sure you are at the correct level for your personal education.
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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