Regional, comprehensive, co-educational Catholic high school

Thomas P. Maloney,
Lansing Catholic Graduate 1988

Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools

Based on prior academic, behavior and attendance records; recommendations and admissions review of application

Serves the varied educational needs of Catholic and non-Catholic youth in the greater Lansing area. Students hail from as many as 20 different middle and elementary schools in all directions including Howell (southeast), Mason & Holt (south), Lansing (central), DeWitt & St. Johns (north), Grand Ledge & Westphalia (west), and East Lansing, Okemos & Williamston (east).

520 students (student teacher ratio 16:1; average class size is 21)

33 lay teachers, certified by the State of Michigan -- 17 of whom have earned advanced degrees; 1 priest

2 High School Counselors & 1 College Guidance Counselor

All students must successfully complete 24 credits in the following areas:

Theology	4.0 credits
English	4.0 credits
Mathematics	4.0 credits
Science	3.0 credits
Social Studies	3.5 credits (3 credits Class of 2013)
Fine Arts	1.0 credit
Physical Ed.	0.5 credits
Health	0.5 credits
Speech	0.5 credits
Computer Science	0.5 credits (0 credits Class of 2013)
Electives	2.5 credits (3.5 credits Class of 2013)

A 4.0 100-92%
A- 3.67 90-91 %
B+ 3.33 88-89 %
B 3.00 82-87 %
B- 2.67 80-81 %
C+ 2.33 78-79 %
C 2.00 72-77 %
D+ 1.33 68-69 %
D 1.00 62-67 %
D- 0.67 60-61 %
E 0.00 0-59 %

Courses are not weighted in the determination of GPA or class rank. Students who achieve a grade point average of 3.8 or above are recognized for Highest Honors; 3.5 to 3.79 for High Honors; and 3.0 to 3.49 achieve Honor Roll status.

Students can choose from six Advanced Placement courses, 11 honors courses, four languages, a complete fine and applied arts program as well as traditional and innovative courses to meet the needs of every student. In 2007, Lansing Catholic administered 128 AP tests, students scored an average of 3.2 out of 5. Additionally, junior and senior students have the opportunity to pursue vocational or college courses off campus.

Students who have learning differences and have an active Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are accommodated by Lansing Catholic teachers and receive services through the Lansing School District.

Spanish, French, Latin & Greek

96-98 percent of Lansing Catholic graduates get into the college or university of their choice.

College placement services at Lansing Catholic are unique to the school. Dr. Frank Bernier, college placement coordinator, works with every student and his or her family find the ‘best match’ college and successfully search for scholarships.

96 percent of our 2008 graduates are continuing their studies. Colleges and universities to which recent graduates have been accepted: Adrian College, Albion College, Alma College, Aquinas College, Baker Col- lege (Owosso), Boston College, Bowling Green State (OH), Bradley University (IL), Brown University (RI), Central Michigan University, Colgate University (NY), Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Dartmouth College (NH), DePaul University (IL), Drexel University (PA), Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Georgetown University (DC), Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Hope College, Indiana University, John Carroll University (OH), Kalamazoo College, Kettering University, Lake Superior State University, Lansing Community College, Lawrence Tech, Loyola University (IL), Madonna University, Marquette University (Wisconsin), Miami University (Ohio), Michigan Tech, Michigan State University, Northern Michigan University, Northwestern (IL), Oakland University, Olivet College, Princeton University (NJ), Purdue University (IN), Rice University (TX), Saginaw Valley State University, Seton Hall (NJ), St. Mary’s College, St. Thomas Aquinas (CA), Siena Heights University, Spring Arbor, Towson State University (MD), University of Chicago, University of Dayton, University of Detroit-Mercy, University of Illinois, University of Michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Scranton (PA), University of Southern California, University of Toledo (Ohio), Washington and Lee University (VA), Wayne State University, Western Michigan University, William and Mary (VA), Williams College (MA), Yale University (CT).

Year	Math	Reading	Science	Social Studies	Writing	ELA
2008	83.5	93.4	91	97.5	89.3	92.6
State	46.2	61.9	56.6	79.9	41.1	52.3

Year	LCHS	State	National
2008	23.7	21.5	21.2

	Critical Reading (Verbal)	Math
LCHS	612	605
State	568	583
National	503	518