​We Are A 2017 National Blue Ribbon School United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos named Central Catholic High School a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School. “National Blue Ribbon Schools are active demonstrations of preparing every child for a bright future,” Secretary DeVos said.​“You are visionaries, innovators and leaders. You have much to teach us: some of you personalize student learning, others engage parents and communities ​in the work and life of your local schools and still others develop strong and forward-thinking leaders from among your teaching staff.”