C+
Average
64/100

Kalamazoo Central High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2432 N DRAKE RD, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 47% · Math 23% proficient · 43rd percentile in Michigan
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
1,651
Students
enrolled
22.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%43/100reading 50th percentile, math 36th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%62/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%66/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−13 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+14 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%37%reading +13 pts, math -4 pts70th percentile (list)
Black22%8%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts42nd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading -1 pts, math +5 pts53rd percentile (list)
Multiracial70%10%reading +20 pts, math -21 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income32%12%reading -5 pts, math -9 pts28th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2432 N DRAKE RD
City Kalamazoo
ZIP Code 49006
District 2619950
NCES School ID 261995005677
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49006

Understanding the community around Kalamazoo Central High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,777
Per Capita Income $28,442
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.2%
High School or Higher 92.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $180,800
Median Rent $972
Owner-Occupied 35.2%
Renter-Occupied 64.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kalamazoo Central High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 43.2%
White 32.5%
Two or More Races 12.4%
Hispanic/Latino 10.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,651
Teachers (FTE) 73.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kalamazoo Central High School?
Kalamazoo Central High School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kalamazoo Central High School?
Kalamazoo Central High School has 1,651 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1.
What grades does Kalamazoo Central High School serve?
Kalamazoo Central High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kalamazoo Central High School receive per student?
Kalamazoo Central High School receives $17,334 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kalamazoo Central High School in 49006 ▼
Avg Home Value
$248,641
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,213
1-Year Change
+8.8%
% Renters
64.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026