Enrollment
1,613
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 261995005677
Kalamazoo Central High School — Kalamazoo, MI
Federal NCES profile for Kalamazoo Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 10
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kalamazoo Central High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kalamazoo Central High School reports 1,613 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 72.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 41% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Michigan average and 8% above the national baseline. The school offers 13 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 403 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kalamazoo Public Schools spends $17,334 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.5% from local sources (property taxes), 51.9% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kalamazoo Central High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,613 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
— 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,334
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,613 Top 99% in Michigan — larger than 1% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 72.0
Students per teacher 22.4:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.8% +3% vs state
NCES ID 261995005677
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 403:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 220
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalamazoo Public Schools, which includes Kalamazoo Central High School.
$17,334
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 51.9%
Federal 15.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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.
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 23% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in KALAMAZOO, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalamazoo Central High School?
Kalamazoo Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.