- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Parchment High School
Federal NCES profile for Parchment High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262742006342
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parchment High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #13 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parchment High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment High School ranks #13 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Parchment School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262742006342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Parchment High School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 262742006342 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 17.2:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Parchment Middle School (352 students)
Parchment High School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Parchment High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parchment High School
412 students
- Parchment Midd
Parchment Middle School
352 students
- Parchment Cent
Parchment Central Elem School
289 students
- Parchment Nort
Parchment North Elem School
208 students
- Parchment Nort
Parchment Northwood Elem School
178 students
- Parchment Inno 119
Parchment Innovation Center
119 students
What this shows Parchment High School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parchment High School compares
Parchment 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$15,569
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Parchment High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parchment School District reports $15,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parchment High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parchment Central Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parchment North Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parchment Northwood Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parchment Innovation Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parchment High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 39.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parchment High School
How many students attend Parchment High School?
Parchment High School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parchment High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parchment High School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parchment High School?
44.2% of students at Parchment High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parchment High School?
The largest demographic group at Parchment High School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parchment High School?
Parchment High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Parchment High School rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Parchment High School ranks #13 of 26 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 schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Parchment School District?
Besides Parchment High School, Parchment School District also operates Parchment Middle School (352 students), Parchment Central Elem School (289 students), and Parchment North Elem School (208 students). See the Parchment School District district page for the complete list.