- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261995005663
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 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 20/100 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
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Loy Norrix High School held near 1,767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.9 → 83.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261995005663 · Kalamazoo, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,785 enr · 24.8:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students)
Loy Norrix High School held near 1,767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.9 → 83.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Loy Norrix High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Kingwestwood E 531
Kingwestwood Elementary School
531 students
What this shows Loy Norrix High School reports 1,785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loy Norrix High School compares
Loy Norrix 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~1,785 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,771 (2022-23) → 1,767 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 20/100 (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 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.
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.