KALAMAZOO COVENANT ACADEMY

Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Kalamazoo Covenant Academy school district, located in Kalamazoo, MI with about 127 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kalamazoo Covenant Academy (KCA) is a tuition-free, public charter high school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, designed specifically to serve students who have struggled in traditional school environments. The academy operates with a mission to re-engage students who may have dropped out or are at risk of not graduating, providing them with a flexible, supportive pathway to earn their high school diploma. By emphasizing personalized learning plans and a smaller classroom environment, the school focuses on removing barriers to academic success for a diverse student population.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy places a significant emphasis on social-emotional support and college and career readiness. The school prides itself on fostering a strong, community-oriented culture where staff members serve as mentors to help students navigate personal challenges while working toward graduation. Located on Crosstown Parkway, KCA functions as an essential resource for students seeking a "second chance" at education, equipping them with the tools and confidence necessary to transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact Kalamazoo Covenant Academy at (269) 910-9211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 W Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001-2761
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KALAMAZOO COVENANT ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Kalamazoo, MI with about 127 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Grand Valley State University
Total Students:
127
Teachers:
5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 127 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KALAMAZOO COVENANT ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.0%
White
9.4%
Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
2.4%

Female
62.2%
Male
37.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.