Kalamazoo Central High School
Reported Enrollment
1,612
students
District
Kalamazoo Public Schools
County Context Score
25/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2432 NORTH DRAKE RD, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49006
School District
Kalamazoo Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 261995005677
- District ID
- 2619950
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,612 students
School Setting
Suburb: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Kalamazoo Central High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Kalamazoo County has 91 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 31 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Kalamazoo Central High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Kalamazoo Central High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Kalamazoo Public Schools.
1,612 students
Kalamazoo Central High School reports 1,612 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 28 other high schools in Kalamazoo County with enrollment data, 27 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 122 students.
29 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 132 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
31 district schools
Kalamazoo Public Schools lists 17 primary, 4 middle, 10 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
17
Middle
4
High
10
Other
0
Nearby context inside Kalamazoo Public Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is Kalamazoo Central High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Kalamazoo Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Kalamazoo Central High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Kalamazoo Central High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Kalamazoo Central High School with nearby schools?
Kalamazoo Central High School should be compared with 29 high schools in Kalamazoo County, plus other schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Kalamazoo Central High School?
Before using Kalamazoo Central High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Kalamazoo Public Schools.
Part of Kalamazoo Public Schools
Kalamazoo Central High School is one of 31 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 12,239 students across 31 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
31
Reported Enrollment
12,239
31 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Phoenix Alternative High School9–12 · HighListed only
- Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center9–12 · HighListed only
- Transition Services9–12 · HighListed only
- Arcadia Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Prairie Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Edison Environmental Science AcademyPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Greenwood Elementary SchoolPK–3 · PrimaryListed only
- Hillside Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Indian Prairie Elementary SchoolPK–3 · PrimaryListed only
- Lincoln International Studies SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Loy Norrix High School
Portage Central High School
Portage Northern High School
Gull Lake High School
Vicksburg High School
Kalamazoo County Schools
County Context Score
25/100
County-level composite across 91 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.