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B-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    B-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    C+
  8. Sports
    C+
  9. Food
    A
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Battle Creek Central High School is a public school located in Battle Creek, MI. It has 1,103 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 26% of students are at least proficient in math and 43% in reading.
Address
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Telephone
(269) 213-3500
Website
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Battle Creek Central High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
43%
Percent Proficient - Math
26%
Average Graduation Rate
80%
Average SAT
1080
23 responses
Average ACT
22
40 responses
AP Enrollment
11%
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Living in the Area
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Cost of Living
    A-
  4. Good for Families
    B
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$38,216
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$699
National
$949
Median Home Value
$80,600
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
73%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
Poll
55%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 43 responses
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  • Spirit Week
    26%
  • Sports Games
    26%
  • Follies
    19%
  • Marching Band; Band; Theatre; Forensics
    14%
  • Concerts
    9%
  • Homecoming
    5%
  • Spirit Week
    2%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,103
Free or Reduced Lunch
44%
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.19 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.19 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.19 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$59,104
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.6%
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.23 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.23 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.23 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,735/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.24 responses
46%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.24 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.24 responses
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Battle Creek Central High School Reviews

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As an alumni, I feel as though times have changed. When I went to BCCHS, school was fun. We weren't called "Pride of the State" for no reason. We excelled in everything we did. I was in dance, marching band were I served 2 years as a Drum Major, I played volleyball, softball and soccer.! I also won homecoming queen my senior year. Although people down BCC, I graduated with a great 4 year experience.
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I graduated from this school and I am proud of Bearcat. The teachers are really kind and helpful. I was an immigrant from Myanmar, also known as Burma but I am a citizen of the USA, now. I was not really good at English when I was in high school and I have really struggled when its come with English but the teachers from Central High helped me so much. Whenever I had homework that I did not know, then I will just ask my English teacher to help me and she will stay after school with me to do my homework. She never complained for staying late. Also, whenever I had a hard time with my class I will go my counselor and she will encourage me and help me enroll after school, which helped me so much to get done my assignments and even made new friends. I had many good memories while I was in high school and it will always be stay in my heart as a good school. One thing that I would like to see change is all students should require to wear their ID. I think wearing ID is professional.
Battle Creek Central definitely has its ups and downs. Some teachers are there and willing to help you and try their absolute best to help you succeed.
Then there are other teachers, who don't give their time to students. They don't give us the extra time we need to understand the material we couldn't grasp in the short time they taught us.
A few of the teachers cast out students who can't keep up and just let them fend for themselves. Instead of going the extra steps to make sure everyone's where they should be. They do the bare minimum.