Parchment High School

1916 E G AVE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49004

www.parchmentschools.org

434 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Parchment High School, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serves as the centerpiece of the Parchment School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curricula and diverse extracurricular opportunities. By focusing on student-centered learning, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce, maintaining a strong connection to the local community values inherent in the Parchment area.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Parchment High School places a significant focus on holistic development through athletics, arts, and various student organizations. The school utilizes its website, www.parchmentschools.org, as a vital resource for students, parents, and community members to stay updated on district news, academic calendars, and school policies. Through its mission to inspire excellence, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

434

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parchment High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	28
Black	37
Asian	4
Two or More	49

White
316 (72.8 %)
Two or More
49 (11.3 %)
Black
37 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
28 (6.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Parchment School District
Phone:	(269)488-1100
Website:	http://www.parchmentschools.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 108

Grade 10 125

Grade 11 95

Grade 12 106