Austin Catholic High School

Austin Catholic is Macomb County’s only Catholic, 4-year co-educational high school. Driven by Augustinian core values of truth, unity, and love, Austin empowers students spiritually, morally, intellectually, and physically for college and career. A vibrant student experience with athletics, clubs, retreats and service inspires self-worth and motivates leadership. Qualified and dedicated staff with small classes allow for every student to be a name and not a number. Boasting a 100% college acceptance rate, Austin grads have minds to lead, hands to serve, and hearts to love.

FAST FACTS:
• 2024 Enrollment: 115 (Co-Educational)
• Financial Aid Offered: Yes
• Financial Aid Deadline: Rolling
• Scholarships Offered: Yes
• Scholarship Deadline: Rolling, but recommended to apply as early as possible.
• Admission Requirements: Application; Visit; Discipline Release; 7th/8th Grade Report Cards; Standardized Test Scores; HSPT Score (ONLY for Scholarship/Honors Placement)
• Application Deadline: January 17, then rolling

ADMISSIONS CONTACTS:
Jackie Bigush, Director of Admissions
• [email protected]
• 586-200-0143 ext. 205

FAITH DEVELOPMENT:
Catholic identity is in the forefront of life at Austin Catholic High School. Students lead daily prayer and mass is scheduled weekly. Additional liturgical programs run throughout the year as well as community service opportunities to meet service experience requirements for graduation. Retreats focus on the core values of truth, unity, and love. True to our Augustinian mission, we encourage students to develop a lifelong commitment and passion for service to others. Service is experience-related and required all four years at Austin Catholic High School.

UNIQUE ACADEMIC OFFERINGS:
Austin Catholic prepares its students to think critically, solve problems creatively and work independently. Student learning plans are tailored to the academic needs and abilities of the student throughout the four years. Academic opportunities and advancement are available through honors class sections, CTE opportunities, advance placement, and dual enrollment at community college. Our STEAM program includes core math and science curriculum as well as fine arts and religion components to solve real-life problems. With new science labs, a fine arts curriculum and team-taught classes, student experience a full range of academic and fine arts related learning. Ninth, 11th and 12th grade seminars support students with mini units on study skills, SAT/ACT prep and college and career readiness. All students participate in “minimester,” a two-week exploratory unit designed to meet graduation requirements. During minimester, students select a variety of experiences ranging from sewing to historical sites in Michigan to designing a pop-up store business model. Minimester focuses on group engagement, core values and life/career skill development.

ATHLETIC OFFERINGS:
• Boys: Basketball (JV & Varsity), Soccer, Cross Country, Track & Field, Golf, Bowling, Co-Op Football, Co-Op Baseball
• Girls: Volleyball (JV & Varsity), Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country, Track & Field, Golf, Bowling, Co-Op Softball

CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS & ACTIVITIES:
Austin Catholic High School is proud of its array of clubs and opportunities geared toward student interests. These include but are not limited to: Austin Ambassadors, Books, Fashion, Chess, Environmental conservation, Foreign Roots/Heritage, Martial Arts, Liturgical Music, and Random Acts of Kindness. Tradition student organizations include: National Honor Society, Student Government, Robotics and Theatre/Drama.