Comstock Compass High School in Kalamazoo, MI

At a glance

Reported students

309

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

14.24

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan other enrollment

77th percentile

Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

309

Comstock Compass High School: 309 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

21.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 312
Teachers (FTE): 8
Student–teacher ratio: 39:1

What the reported data says about Comstock Compass High School

Comstock Compass High School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Kalamazoo. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Comstock Public Schools. NCES reports 309 students for 2024–25.

Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, above the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.7%) and Black (29.8%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Comstock Compass High School

1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1%
Students with disabilities: 18.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 73.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.25
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White44.7%
Hispanic8.7%
Black29.8%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial15.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

STEM Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–08

298 reported students

Comstock Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

276 reported students

Comstock High School

High · Grades 09–12

358 reported students

Comstock Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

597 reported students

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Public schools near Comstock Compass High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Northeastern Elementary School Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools	PK–05	195	0.6 mi
Spring Valley Center for Exploration Elementary · Kalamazoo Public Schools	PK–05	263	0.9 mi
Valley Center School Other · Kalamazoo RESA	01–12	30	2.4 mi
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Other · Michigan Department of Community Health	UG–UG	0	4 mi
WoodsEdge Learning Center Other · Kalamazoo RESA	PK–12	222	5.8 mi
GalesburgAugusta Alternative Education Other · Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools	KG–12	31	7.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Comstock Compass High School

What grades does Comstock Compass High School serve?

Comstock Compass High School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Comstock Public Schools.

How many students attend Comstock Compass High School?

Comstock Compass High School reported 309 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 312 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Comstock Compass High School?

The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 309 students and 14.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Comstock Compass High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Comstock Compass High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Comstock Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Comstock Compass High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

73.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Comstock Compass High School in?

Comstock Compass High School is part of Comstock Public Schools, based in Kalamazoo, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Comstock Compass High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northeastern Elementary School (0.6 mi), Spring Valley Center for Exploration (0.9 mi), Valley Center School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.