Top 10 Best Kalamazoo Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 5,370 students in Kalamazoo, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Kalamazoo, MI are Loy Norrix High School, Valley Center School and Kalamazoo Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalamazoo, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Kalamazoo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Kalamazoo, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parchment High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Kalamazoo, MI Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loy Norrix High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
606 East Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Center School
Special Education School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3122 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Kalamazoo Central High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2432 North Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Parchment Innovation Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1125 East Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Phoenix Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0760
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Youth Center School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Grades: 5-12
| 41 students
Rank: #88.
Youth Advancement Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: K-12
| 267 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 548-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1111.
Parchment High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1916 East G Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Grades: 8-12
| 471 students
Rank: #1212.
Comstock High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2107 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boys To Men Group Home
Alternative School
6025 Litchfield Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 West Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0004
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0067
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Special Education School
422 East South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9602
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(248) 431-1371
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Services
Special Education School
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0161
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
714 S. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-0433
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Grades: 1-5
| 243 students
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 388-9477
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2121 Hudson Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
6200 West Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1411 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Grades: PK
| 162 students
714 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0422
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
121 W. South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 345-7850
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
422 E South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1225 W Paterson St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
325 E Centre Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
936 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kresa West Campus (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 373-3260
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 6-12
| 104 students
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3122 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0630
Grades: K-3
| 128 students
1340 Cobb Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-6064
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
3100 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
3410 Laird Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Grades: PK-3
| 177 students
1340 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 276-9036
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Kalamazoo, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Kalamazoo, MI include Loy Norrix High School, Valley Center School and Kalamazoo Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kalamazoo, MI?
19 public high schools are located in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo, MI?
Kalamazoo, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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