Marian High School (Michigan)

Marian High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school preparatory college for girls in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in Metro Detroit.[3]

Marian High School
Address
Map
7225 Lahser Road

,
48301

Coordinates42°32′4″N 83°15′46″W / 42.53444°N 83.26278°W / 42.53444; -83.26278
Information
TypePrivate, All-Girls
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1959
PresidentHeather Greig Sofran '96
PrincipalStacey Cushman
Grades912
Enrollment370 (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio15
Color(s)Mustang Blue and Strong Yellow
Athletics conferenceCatholic High School League and Michigan High School Athletic Association
NicknameMustangs
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools
PublicationThe Marian Monitor
YearbookThe Marian Way
AffiliationSisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, MI
Websitewww.marian-hs.org
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History

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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

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Accredited by the North Central Association,[2] the academic program provides college preparatory classes, 26 honors classes, and 16 Advanced Placement courses.

Demographics

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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

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The interscholastic athletic teams, known as the Mustangs, participate in the Catholic High School League. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[9]

*Basketball
    • MHSAA - 1988, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2014, 2015[10]
    • CHSL - 1986, 87, 88, 92, 93, 96, 97, 2001, 02, 08, 09, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22[11]
  • Field Hockey
    • CHSL - 2002, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23[12]
  • Cross Country
    • CHSL - 2000, 01 [13]
  • Golf
    • CHSL - 1992, 93, 94, 2002, 10, 11, 19, 20[14]
    • MHSAA - 2019, 2020[15]
  • Lacrosse
    • CHSL: 2007, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16[15]
    • MHSAA: 2001 [15]
  • Skiing
    • CHSL: 1992, 93, 94, 2002, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22 [15]
    • MHSAA - 2010, 2011, 2014[16]
  • Soccer
    • CHSL: 1987, 88, 89, 90, 2003, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22[17]
    • MHSAA - 2003, 04, 09,10,12,17,18, 19, 21[18]
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
    • CHSL - 1975, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 2004, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
    • MHSAA - 2010, 13,16 [21]
  • Volleyball
    • CHSL - 1978, 79, 87, 95, 2001, 2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 12, 14, 20, 21, 22[citation needed]
    • MHSAA - 2009, 10, 20, 21, 22[15]
  • PomPon
  • Figure Skating

Notable alumni

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Notes and references

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  1. ^ a b "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Marian High School". ed.gov. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "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 [dead link]
  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 Championship History".
  12. ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
  13. ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
  14. ^ "Marian High School Championship History".
  15. ^ a b c d e f "Marian High School State Championships". marian-hs.com.com. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  16. ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  17. ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  18. ^ "Yearly Champions - Girls Skiing - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  19. ^ "Team Champions - Girls Swimming & Diving - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  20. ^ "EGR, Pioneer and Marian pull away for 2022 girls swim and dive state titles". mlive.com. November 21, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  21. ^ "Team Champions - Girls Tennis - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
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