Enrollment
1,785
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalamazoo, MI
Loy Norrix High School
Federal NCES profile for Loy Norrix High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261995005663
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loy Norrix High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Loy Norrix High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loy Norrix High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loy Norrix High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loy Norrix High School
Loy Norrix High School is a higher-need, large high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 1,785 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 42% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,785 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% 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.
Discipline events run high: 366 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,785 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kalamazoo's high schools, it stands alongside Kalamazoo Covenant Academy (184 students): Loy Norrix High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.8:1 vs 26.3:1).
Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students) and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students) alongside Loy Norrix High School.
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 Loy Norrix High School compares
Loy Norrix High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,785 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,785
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.1%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 366 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 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
White 40.7%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Loy Norrix High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalamazoo Public Schools, which includes Loy Norrix High School.
$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 Loy Norrix High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingwestwood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loy Norrix High School'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
- 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.
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 (~1,785 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Loy Norrix High School
How many students attend Loy Norrix High School?
Loy Norrix High School has 1,785 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loy Norrix High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loy Norrix High School is 24.8:1, which is 42% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loy Norrix High School?
58.8% of students at Loy Norrix High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loy Norrix High School?
The largest demographic group at Loy Norrix High School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loy Norrix High School?
Loy Norrix High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Loy Norrix High School rank among high schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Loy Norrix High School ranks #6 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 Loy Norrix High School a good school?
Loy Norrix High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Loy Norrix High School, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 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.
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