KALAMAZOO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Kalamazoo Central High School is a public high school that is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district, located in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 1,722 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 82 teachers, Kalamazoo Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 Central High School, located on North Drake Road in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse student body, fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. As a key educational institution in the region, it emphasizes a well-rounded high school experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with a wide variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student support services.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Kalamazoo Central is perhaps most notably associated with the Kalamazoo Promise, a unique scholarship program that provides eligible graduates of the district with significant tuition support for post-secondary education. This partnership with the community reflects the school’s dedication to removing barriers to higher learning. By combining a supportive faculty, a robust array of elective programs, and a focus on future readiness, Kalamazoo Central High School strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the local community and beyond.
For more information, contact Kalamazoo Central High School at (269) 337-0300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-1361
(269) 337-0300
http://www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us
KALAMAZOO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 1,722 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,722
- Teachers:
- 82.28
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,722 students
- Black or African American
- 47.1%
- White
- 33.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.