- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalamazoo, MI
Phoenix Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261995000047
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Alternative High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Alternative High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995000047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Phoenix Alternative High School shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-18.3%).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 261995000047 · Kalamazoo, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 21.9:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Phoenix Alternative High School shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-18.3%). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Alternative High School 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 219
Phoenix Alternative High School
219 students
What this shows Phoenix Alternative High School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Alternative High School compares
Phoenix Alternative High School is a shrinking 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
97.7%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.1%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Phoenix Alternative High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Alternative High School 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Alternative 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
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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Alternative High School
How many students attend Phoenix Alternative High School?
Phoenix Alternative High School has 219 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Alternative High School is 21.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix Alternative High School?
82.6% of students at Phoenix Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Alternative High School is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Alternative High School?
Phoenix Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Phoenix Alternative High School rank among high schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Alternative High School ranks #3 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 Phoenix Alternative High School, 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.