Kalamazoo Advantage Academy serves 274 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
67%
18%
White
19%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kalamazoo Advantage Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kalamazoo Advantage Academy?
274 students attend Kalamazoo Advantage Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kalamazoo Advantage Academy students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalamazoo Advantage Academy?
Kalamazoo Advantage Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kalamazoo Advantage Academy offer ?
Kalamazoo Advantage Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kalamazoo Advantage Academy part of?
Kalamazoo Advantage Academy is part of Kalamazoo Advantage Academy School District.
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