Enrollment
309
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Comstock Compass High School
Federal NCES profile for Comstock Compass High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261059000157
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comstock Compass High School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #26 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Comstock Compass High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock Compass High School ranks #26 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Comstock Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261059000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+96% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Comstock Compass High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Comstock Compass High School
Comstock Compass High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 96% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 456 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #454, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1236 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kalamazoo's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Writers Academy (260 students): Comstock Compass High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.3:1 vs 20:1).
Comstock Public Schools also operates Comstock Elementary School (597 students) and Comstock High School (358 students) alongside Comstock Compass High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Comstock Compass High School compares
Comstock Compass High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.3:1 | ▲ 96% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
34.3:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,134
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
African American 29.8%
Two or More 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Comstock Compass High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comstock Public Schools, which includes Comstock Compass High School.
$14,134
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 53.2%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Comstock Compass High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comstock High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comstock Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comstock Compass High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Comstock Compass High School
How many students attend Comstock Compass High School?
Comstock Compass High School has 309 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock Compass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Comstock Compass High School is 34.3:1, which is 96% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 118% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Comstock Compass High School?
77.0% of students at Comstock Compass High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comstock Compass High School?
The largest demographic group at Comstock Compass High School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comstock Compass High School?
Comstock Compass High School has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Comstock Compass High School rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock Compass High School ranks #26 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
Is Comstock Compass High School a good school?
Comstock Compass High School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Comstock Public Schools?
Besides Comstock Compass High School, Comstock Public Schools also operates Comstock Elementary School (597 students), Comstock High School (358 students), and Stem Academy (298 students). See the Comstock Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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