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.

Not to be confused with Marion Junior-Senior High School.

Marian High School
Address
7225 Lahser Road

Bloomfield Hills
,
Michigan
48301

United States
Coordinates42°32′4″N 83°15′46″W
Information
TypePrivate, All-Girls
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1959
Head of schoolLenore M. Pochelski
Teaching staff34.1 (on a FTE basis)
Grades9–12
Enrollment504 (2016-17)
Student to teacher ratio14.5
Color(s)Blue and gold   
Athletics conferenceCatholic High School League
NicknameMustangs
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools
NewspaperMarian Times
YearbookThe Marian Way
AffiliationSisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, MI
Websitewww.marian-hs.org
[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, 2020[11]

  • Lacrosse
  • Skiing
    • State champions - 2010, 2011, 2014[12]
  • Soccer
    • State champions - 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021[11]
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
    • State champions - 2007, 2008, 2014,[13] 2022[14]
  • Tennis
    • State champions - 2010, 2013, 2015[15]
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
    • State champions - 2009, 2010, 2020[11]

Notable alumni

Notes and references
  1. "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Marian High School". ed.gov. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  2. "AdvancED - Institution Summary". advanc-ed.org. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  3. "Bloomfield Township Street Map." (Archive) Bloomfield Township, Oakland County. Retrieved on July 30, 2013.
  4. "Lesbian mom calls firing from Marian High 'sad'".
  5. "The baby who cost her mom her job".
  6. https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/nation-world-news/fired-marian-teacher-discusses-her-baby-s-future/article_2ce51aba-c0dc-5882-8336-4050968f105e.html
  7. "Backlash at Catholic high school over firing of pregnant gay teacher". TheGuardian.com. September 26, 2014.
  8. "Lesbian Marian teacher says pregnancy cost her a job".
  9. "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  10. "Yearly Champions - Girls Basketball - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  11. "Marian High School State Championships". marian-hs.com.com. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  12. "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  13. "Team Champions - Girls Swimming & Diving - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  14. "EGR, Pioneer and Marian pull away for 2022 girls swim and dive state titles". mlive.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  15. "Team Champions - Girls Tennis - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
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