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

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.

Academics

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

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 493 girls enrolled in 2013-14 was:

• 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. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:

• • MHSAA - 1988, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2014, 2015
  • CHSL - 1986, 87, 88, 92, 93, 96, 97, 2001, 02, 08, 09, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22
• Field Hockey
  • CHSL - 2002, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23
• Cross Country
  • CHSL - 2000, 01
• Golf
  • CHSL - 1992, 93, 94, 2002, 10, 11, 19, 20
  • MHSAA - 2019, 2020
• Lacrosse
  • CHSL: 2007, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16
  • MHSAA: 2001
• Skiing
  • CHSL: 1992, 93, 94, 2002, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22
  • MHSAA - 2010, 2011, 2014
• Soccer
  • CHSL: 1987, 88, 89, 90, 2003, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22
  • MHSAA - 2003, 04, 09,10,12,17,18, 19, 21
• Swimming and diving
  • CHSL - 1990
  • MHSAA - 2007, 2008, 2014, 2022
• 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
• Volleyball
  • CHSL - 1978, 79, 87, 95, 2001, 2002, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 12, 14, 20, 21, 22
  • MHSAA - 2009, 10, 20, 21, 22
• PomPon
  • CHSL: 2006, 21, 22
  • MAPP C/D: 2024
• Figure Skating
  • MIHS: 2012, 13

Notable alumni

• Mary Kay Henry, Class of 1975; International President of SEIU
• Madison Packer, Class of 2010; Professional ice hockey player

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 Championship History".
12. "Marian High School Championship History".
13. "Marian High School Championship History".
14. "Marian High School Championship History".
15. ^ "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.

External links

• Marian High School website
• Marian High School Athletics website

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