- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Kalamazoo Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261995005677
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalamazoo Central High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalamazoo Central High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalamazoo Central High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Kalamazoo Central High School held near 1,651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 73.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 261995005677 · Kalamazoo, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,613 enr · 22.4:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Kalamazoo Central High School held near 1,651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 73.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kalamazoo Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- This school
Kalamazoo Central High School
1,613 students
- Maple Street M
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- Milwood Magnet
Milwood Magnet School
731 students
- Linden Grove M
Linden Grove Middle School
727 students
- Kingwestwood E 531
Kingwestwood Elementary School
531 students
What this shows Kalamazoo Central High School reports 1,613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalamazoo Central High School compares
Kalamazoo Central 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,613 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,613
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$16,449
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 220 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
White 32.5%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Kalamazoo Central High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kalamazoo Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingwestwood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalamazoo Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kalamazoo Central High School
How many students attend Kalamazoo Central High School?
Kalamazoo Central High School has 1,613 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,612 (2022-23) → 1,651 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Central High School is 22.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kalamazoo Central High School?
55.8% of students at Kalamazoo Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalamazoo Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Kalamazoo Central High School is African American at 43.4% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalamazoo Central High School?
Kalamazoo Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Kalamazoo Central High School rank among high schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalamazoo Central High School ranks #3 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 Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students), and Milwood Magnet School (731 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.