West Catholic High School

Administration Team:
Principal: Cynthia Kneibel, M.Ed
Chaplain: Fr. Dan Schumaker
Assistant Principal: Tony Fischer, M.Ed
Campus Ministry: Phil Dolci, B.A.
Guidance Counselors: Diane Ysasi, M.A. and Joe Hyland, M.A.
Advancement Director: Jill VanderEnde, MBA
Director of Admissions: Todd Peters, B.S.
Director of Marketing and Communications: Adam Antor, B.A.

Opened: 1962

Affiliation: Private, Co-ed Catholic High School of the Diocese of Grand Rapids

Student Body: 513

Student ratio is 16:1

Admission: All are welcome! Classes based on a placement exam completed upon enrollment.

Accreditation: AdvancEd/North Central Accreditation

Community: Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan and growing rapidly. The students come primarily from the metropolitan area, including urban, suburban and rural areas. The range in socio-economic background is extensive. West Catholic also hosts 20 foreign exchange students from China, South Korea, Korea, and Thailand.

Faculty: 30 teacher faculty; 60% hold advanced degrees.

Activities and Clubs: Art Club, Band, Catholics in Action, Eucharistic Ministers, FIRST Robotics, French Club, Mock Trial, Help the Needy, Math Challenge, National Honor Society, Peer Ministry, Quiz Bowl, Students Against Destructive Decision, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Students for Life

Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Competitive Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Hockey, Ski, Soccer, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling,
Club Sports: Crew, Equestrian, Rugby, Sideline Cheerleading