Comstock High School

Summary:

Comstock High School is a public high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving 378 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district, which is ranked 304 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Comstock High School has a diverse student population, with 55.82% White, 18.52% African American, 9.79% Hispanic, and 2.91% Asian students. However, the school's performance lags behind nearby schools like Parchment High School, which has a higher percentage of White students. Comstock High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, ranging from a high of 88.8% in 2018-2019 to a low of 60.7% in 2020-2021. The school also struggles with high dropout rates, reaching as high as 11.2% in 2022-2023, and chronic absenteeism, which reached 48.3% in 2021-2022.

Comstock High School's challenges may be linked to its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.61% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school's performance in mathematics, with only 10.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better on the SAT in 2023-2024, is significantly lower than the state average of 26.3%. These factors, combined with the school's declining performance over the years, suggest that Comstock High School needs to implement targeted interventions to address the academic and attendance challenges faced by its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2107 N 26th St
       Kalamazoo, MI  49048-9217


(269) 250-8700

District: Comstock Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
383rd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,963 Help


Feeder schools for Comstock High School:

Elementary:    Comstock Elementary School
Middle:    Comstock Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.8%
African American:
18.5%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Compare Details Comstock High School ranks worse than 51.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Comstock High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Comstock High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.8%), African American (18.5%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Comstock High School is 19.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Comstock High School is $18,963.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Comstock High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Comstock High School 383rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Comstock High School in the ranking list.)

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Comstock Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Comstock Public Schools 304th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Comstock High School

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Rank History for all students at Comstock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.76 415th 705 41.1%
2007 57.47 405th 767 47.2%
2008 71.45 251st 750 66.5%
2009 65.21 329th 754 56.4%
2010 56.83 425th 765 44.4%
2011 62.47 377th 784 51.9%
2012 54.22 400th 773 48.3%
2013 65.02 286th 805 64.5%
2014 51.75 420th 799 47.4%
2015 40.81 509th 832 38.8%
2016 46.81 442nd 852 48.1%
2017 43.29 436th 835 47.8%
2018 47.03 437th 824 47.0%
2019 24.02 519th 666 22.1%
2021 19.61 483rd 561 13.9%
2022 33.01 404th 531 23.9%
2023 36.54 461st 735 37.3%
2024 44.55 383rd 743 48.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Comstock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.79 59th 93 36.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Comstock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.41 455th 755 39.7%
2019 12.52 480th 532 9.8%
2023 35.13 409th 614 33.4%
2024 29.44 474th 654 27.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Comstock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.82 367th 710 48.3%
2019 18.86 466th 554 15.9%
2021 11.89 437th 462 5.4%
2022 27.61 353rd 416 15.1%
2023 20.42 491st 611 19.6%
2024 51.19 284th 619 54.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Comstock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.55 441st 707 37.6%
2019 19.54 453rd 543 16.6%
2022 29.56 347th 440 21.1%
2023 43.01 349th 611 42.9%
2024 49.72 288th 633 54.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Comstock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.52 159th 254 37.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Comstock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.10 120th 201 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at Comstock High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.78 259th 708 63.4%
2019 40.47 352nd 582 39.5%
2021 25.62 405th 516 21.5%
2022 51.33 238th 492 51.6%
2023 39.93 381st 647 41.1%
2024 37.70 401st 638 37.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, March 17, 2016

Open Quote The programming at Comstock High School is competitive with any school in the area and far exceeds most schools of its small-school size. The sports and other extra-curricular offerings are very appropriate and offer a wide array of students opportunities to participate and be competitive. Successes include a nationally competitive JA Titan program, a high functioning Band of Blue that receives high marks regularly, and an auto mechanics program that routinely brings back students who win competitions.

I love this high school. It has a lot to offer: a small school feel with big school opportunities. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Comstock High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 702 34 2 7 0 n/a n/a -22 723
1989 649 39 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1990 610 59 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1991 579 53 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1992 585 48 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1993 568 54 4 12 8 n/a n/a 0 646
1994 572 57 5 12 7 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 580 49 15 17 10 n/a n/a 0 671
1996 580 49 15 17 10 n/a n/a 0 671
1997 596 61 13 17 10 n/a n/a 0 697
1998 629 77 10 17 9 n/a n/a 0 742
1999 627 79 8 11 9 n/a n/a 0 734
2000 673 68 8 9 7 n/a n/a 0 765
2001 666 72 9 11 5 n/a n/a 0 763
2002 736 59 12 1 7 n/a n/a 12 827
2003 736 59 12 1 7 n/a n/a 12 827
2004 705 74 9 4 3 n/a n/a 6 801
2005 746 78 8 7 9 n/a n/a 5 853
2006 740 110 6 11 11 n/a n/a 6 884
2007 674 91 4 26 8 n/a n/a 12 815
2008 613 95 5 28 8 n/a n/a 10 759
2009 563 100 3 28 8 n/a n/a 3 705
2010 517 97 3 18 8 n/a n/a 17 660
2011 482 76 5 21 4 0 29 0 617
2012 432 52 8 24 4 0 26 0 546
2013 391 60 10 21 5 0 30 0 517
2014 387 60 8 32 5 0 33 0 525
2015 345 59 7 30 4 1 36 0 482
2016 306 69 9 49 4 1 45 0 483
2017 283 74 9 52 2 1 38 0 459
2018 281 72 8 47 2 1 41 0 452
2019 270 88 7 55 2 0 43 0 465
2020 229 96 6 48 3 0 33 0 415
2021 237 88 10 47 3 0 38 0 423
2022 220 80 11 44 0 0 37 0 392
2023 211 70 11 37 1 0 48 0 378

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Comstock High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 n/a n/a n/a
1989 695 n/a n/a 11.4
1990 679 72.0 9.4 9.6
1991 638 n/a n/a n/a
1992 643 n/a n/a 11.2
1993 646 n/a 0.0 11.5
1994 653 36.9 17.7 11.5
1995 671 42.2 15.9 14.3
1996 671 42.2 15.9 14.3
1997 697 44.0 15.8 14.9
1998 742 45.0 16.5 14.6
1999 734 47.0 15.6 13.2
2000 765 46.0 16.6 23
2001 763 50.3 15.2 22
2002 827 47.3 17.5 26.4
2003 827 47.3 17.5 26.4
2004 801 48.0 16.7 30.9
2005 853 45.9 18.6 40.3
2006 884 49.4 17.9 37.6
2007 815 47.6 17.1 40.2
2008 759 46.5 16.3 45
2009 705 39.3 17.9 46.6
2010 660 38.0 17.3 53.7
2011 617 35.0 17.6 58.3
2012 546 29.3 18.6 55.7
2013 517 31.0 16.6 65
2014 525 24.0 21.8 53.3
2015 482 26.0 18.5 53.7
2016 483 27.0 17.8 61.7
2017 459 26.8 17.0 59.3
2018 452 25.6 17.6 47.8
2019 465 24.8 18.7 60.2
2020 415 27.8 14.9 61.4
2021 423 23.3 18.1 54.4
2022 392 23.6 16.6 63.5
2023 378 19.3 19.5 56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Comstock High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 n/a n/a n/a
1989 695 n/a n/a 11.4
1990 679 72.0 9.4 9.6
1991 638 n/a n/a n/a
1992 643 n/a n/a 11.2
1993 646 n/a 0.0 11.5
1994 653 36.9 17.7 11.5
1995 671 42.2 15.9 14.3
1996 671 42.2 15.9 14.3
1997 697 44.0 15.8 14.9
1998 742 45.0 16.5 14.6
1999 734 47.0 15.6 13.2
2000 765 46.0 16.6 23
2001 763 50.3 15.2 22
2002 827 47.3 17.5 26.4
2003 827 47.3 17.5 26.4
2004 801 48.0 16.7 30.9
2005 853 45.9 18.6 40.3
2006 884 49.4 17.9 37.6
2007 815 47.6 17.1 40.2
2008 759 46.5 16.3 45
2009 705 39.3 17.9 46.6
2010 660 38.0 17.3 53.7
2011 617 35.0 17.6 58.3
2012 546 29.3 18.6 55.7
2013 517 31.0 16.6 65
2014 525 24.0 21.8 53.3
2015 482 26.0 18.5 53.7
2016 483 27.0 17.8 61.7
2017 459 26.8 17.0 59.3
2018 452 25.6 17.6 47.8
2019 465 24.8 18.7 60.2
2020 415 27.8 14.9 61.4
2021 423 23.3 18.1 54.4
2022 392 23.6 16.6 63.5
2023 378 19.3 19.5 56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Comstock High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $767 (5.6%) $12,830 (94.4%) $13,597
2020 $879 (5.6%) $14,759 (94.4%) $15,638
2021 $1,470 (6.4%) $21,601 (93.6%) $23,071
2022 $1,521 (7.6%) $18,443 (92.4%) $19,964
2023 $1,866 (9.8%) $17,097 (90.2%) $18,963

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Comstock High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 519th of 666 High schoolsRanks 461st of 735 High schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Comstock High School)37.326.9
 10.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Comstock Public Schools)36.526.9
 9.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Comstock High School)36.144.6
 8.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Comstock Public Schools)3644.9
 8.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Comstock High School)19.318.5
 0.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Comstock Public Schools)1817.4
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465378
 18.7%
African American8870
 20.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian711
 57.1%
Hispanic5537
 32.7%
Pacific Islander00
White270211
 21.9%
Two or More Races4348
 11.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%56.6%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Comstock High School

Comstock High School ranks 383rd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Comstock High School are 56% White, 19% African American, 13% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Comstock High School.

Comstock High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Comstock Elementary School
Middle : Comstock Middle School


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