- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Federal NCES profile for Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261995008761
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995008761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+42.7%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 261995008761 · Kalamazoo, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 22.8:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+42.7%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Cent
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
- This school 137
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
137 students
What this shows Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program compares
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.4%
White 22.6%
Two or More 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Innovative Learning Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
How many students attend Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program?
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program has 137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is 22.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program?
79.1% of students at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is African American at 50.4% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program?
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program rank among high schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program ranks #2 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 Innovative Learning Program, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.