Marian High School (Michigan)
Marian High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school for girls in Bloomfield Township, Michigan in Metro Detroit.[3] Marian High School is located next to Brother Rice High School, an all-male Catholic high school in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.
| Marian High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
7225 Lahser Road , 48301 | |
| Coordinates | 42°32′4″N 83°15′46″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, All-Girls |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1959 |
| Head of school | Lenore M. Pochelski |
| Teaching staff | 34.1 (on a FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 504 (2016-17) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.5 |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Athletics conference | Catholic High School League |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | Marian Times |
| Yearbook | The Marian Way |
| Affiliation | Sisters,Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, MI |
| Website | www |
| [1][2] | |
History
Marian High School, founded in 1959, is sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 2014, Marian High School fired Barbara Webb, a lesbian chemistry teacher, for becoming pregnant via IVF. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Academics
Accredited by the North Central Association,[2] the academic program provides college preparatory classes, 19 honors classes, and 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 493 girls enrolled in 2013-14 was:[1]
- Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
- Asian/Pacific islanders - 1.4%
- Black - 5.7%
- Hispanic - 1.4%
- White - 89.1%
- Multiracial - 2.2%
Athletics
The interscholastic athletic teams, known as the Mustangs, participate in the Catholic High School League. Blue and gold are the school's colors. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[9]
- Basketball
- State champions - 1988, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2014, 2015[10]
- Bowling
- Cross country
- Golf
2019
Notable alumni
- Mary Kay Henry, Class of 1975; International President of SEIU
- Madison Packer, Class of 2010; Professional ice hockey player
Notes and references
- "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Marian High School". ed.gov. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- "AdvancED - Institution Summary". advanc-ed.org. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- "Bloomfield Township Street Map." (Archive) Bloomfield Township, Oakland County. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.
- https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2015/03/19/fired-marian-teacher-looks-back-burned-bridge/24987273/
- https://www.detroitnews.com/story/life/columnists/marney-rich-keenan/2015/03/18/fired-gay-teacher-gives-birth-baby-girl/24936953/
- https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/nation-world-news/fired-marian-teacher-discusses-her-baby-s-future/article_2ce51aba-c0dc-5882-8336-4050968f105e.html
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/26/detroit-catholic-school-morality-clause-gay-teacher-fired
- https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/birmingham/2014/09/02/marian-high-school-teacher-talks-losing-job-non-traditional-pregnancy/14999441/
- "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- "Yearly Champions - Girls Basketball - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- "Yearly Champions - Girls Soccer - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
- "Team Champions - Girls Swimming & Diving - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- "Team Champions - Girls Tennis - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- "Yearly Champions - Girls Volleyball - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
