Battle Creek Central High School

100 VAN BUREN ST W
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017

1,108 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Battle Creek Central High School (BCCHS), located in the heart of Battle Creek, Michigan, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Battle Creek Public Schools district. The school is known for its deep-rooted history and its commitment to providing a diverse, comprehensive academic experience for a wide range of students. As part of an urban district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prepares graduates for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond its standard curriculum, BCCHS is distinguished by its dedication to community integration and student enrichment. The school actively works to leverage its partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and other local organizations to provide specialized programming, modern resources, and extracurricular opportunities. With a strong emphasis on school spirit and student development, Battle Creek Central remains a focal point for the community, aiming to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape.

1,108

Total Students

60.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battle Creek Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	172
Black	440
Asian	16
Two or More	131
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
440 (39.7 %)
White
342 (30.9 %)
Hispanic
172 (15.5 %)
Two or More
131 (11.8 %)
Asian
16 (1.4 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Battle Creek Public Schools
Phone:	(269)213-3500
Website:	http://battlecreekpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	576
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 297

Grade 10 307

Grade 11 247

Grade 12 257