Enrollment
137
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261995008761
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 137 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 30% 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 79.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 137 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kalamazoo's high schools, it stands alongside Kalamazoo Covenant Academy (184 students): Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 26.3:1).
Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students) and Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students) alongside Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program.
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 Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program compares
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,755
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalamazoo Public Schools, which includes Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program.
$14,755
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program a good school?
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program earns 22/100 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. 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 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.
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