Bishop Foley Catholic High School is a

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high school affiliated with the

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. Founded in 1965, it is named after the first American

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. It is located in

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History

Bishop Foley Catholic High School opened in 1965 and was founded by Guardian Angels Church in Clawson and St. Dennis Church in Royal Oak. The first class graduated in 1969. The school was initially separated by gender; the effects of this policy can still be seen in the building as all men's restrooms are all on the north side and all women's bathrooms are on the south side.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 312 students enrolled for 2019-20 was: *Native American/Alaskan - 0.3& *Asian - 3.8% *Black - 2.6% *Hispanic - 3.8% *White - 84.4% *Native Hawaiian/Pacific islanders - 0.6% *Multiracial - 4.5%

Athletics

The Bishop Foley Ventures compete in the

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. School colors are black, white and gold. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered: *Baseball (boys) **State champion - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017 *Basketball (boys and girls) *Bowling (boys and girls) *Competitive cheerleading (girls) **State champion - 1996 *Cross country (boys and girls) *Football (boys) *Golf (boys and girls) *Ice hockey (boys) *LaCrosse (boys) *Skiing (boys) *Soccer (boys and girls) **Girls state champion - 1988, 1990, 1993, 1984, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2011 **Boys state champion - 1988, 1997 *Softball (girls) *Swim and dive (boys and girls) *Tennis (girls) *Track and field (boys and girls) *Volleyball (girls) *Wrestling (boys)

Notable alumni

* Mark Campbell,

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- singer * John Keating, Fox Sports Detroit sportscaster

References

External links

* {{authority control Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic secondary schools in Michigan High schools in Oakland County, Michigan Educational institutions established in 1965 1965 establishments in Michigan