- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalamazoo, MI
Comstock High School
Federal NCES profile for Comstock High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261059004525
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comstock High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Comstock High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Comstock Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261059004525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Comstock High School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 261059004525 · Kalamazoo, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 18.8:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Comstock Elementary School (597 students)
Comstock High School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Comstock High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Comstock Eleme
Comstock Elementary School
597 students
- This school
Comstock High School
358 students
- Comstock Compa
Comstock Compass High School
309 students
- Stem Academy
Stem Academy
298 students
- Comstock Middl
Comstock Middle School
276 students
What this shows Comstock High School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comstock High School compares
Comstock High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$15,581
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Comstock High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Comstock Public Schools reports $15,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Comstock High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comstock Compass High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comstock Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comstock High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- 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 high schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Comstock High School
How many students attend Comstock High School?
Comstock High School has 358 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Comstock High School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Comstock High School?
54.2% of students at Comstock High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comstock High School?
The largest demographic group at Comstock High School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comstock High School?
Comstock High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Comstock High School rank among high schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Comstock High School ranks #5 of 6 high 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 high schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Comstock Public Schools?
Besides Comstock High School, Comstock Public Schools also operates Comstock Elementary School (597 students), Comstock Compass High School (309 students), and Stem Academy (298 students). See the Comstock Public Schools district page for the complete list.