At a glance
Reported students
1,613
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69.72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
Kalamazoo Central High School: 1,613 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
23.1:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. 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
- 1,742
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.2:1
What the reported data says about Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Kalamazoo. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Kalamazoo Public Schools. NCES reports 1,613 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 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 Black (43.4%) and White (32.5%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kalamazoo Central High School
- 1How do the reported 23.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.72 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.34
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.5%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black43.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.1%
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
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Loy Norrix High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,785 reported students
Phoenix Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
219 reported students
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
High · Grades 09–12
137 reported students
Transition Services
High · Grades 09–12
17 reported students
Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Boys To Men Group Home
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Kalamazoo Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo RESA West Campus Transition Services High · Kalamazoo RESA | 06–12 | 126 | 0.8 mi |
| Boys To Men Group Home High · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| Lets Talk About It Girls Home High · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 2.7 mi |
| Lets Talk About It Home for Young Men High · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 2.7 mi |
| Phoenix Alternative High School High · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 09–12 | 219 | 3.5 mi |
| Transition Services High · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 09–12 | 17 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kalamazoo Central High School
What grades does Kalamazoo Central High School serve?
Kalamazoo Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Kalamazoo Public Schools.
How many students attend Kalamazoo Central High School?
Kalamazoo Central High School reported 1,613 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,742 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Central High School?
The calculated ratio is 23.1:1, based on 1,613 students and 69.72 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kalamazoo Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kalamazoo Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kalamazoo Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kalamazoo Central High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.2% 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 Kalamazoo Central High School in?
Kalamazoo Central High School is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, based in Kalamazoo, MI, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kalamazoo Central High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kalamazoo RESA West Campus Transition Services (0.8 mi), Boys To Men Group Home (1.4 mi), Lets Talk About It Girls Home (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.