Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

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Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program ranks 438 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is a public high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving 110 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district, which is ranked 421 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (53.64%) than surrounding schools like Loy Norrix High School (49.77%) and Portage Northern High School (8.47%). Additionally, the school has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 10.0% to 40.0% over the past 5 years, which is much lower than the 73.1% rate at Loy Norrix High School and the 95.1% rate at Portage Northern High School. Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program also has high dropout rates, ranging from 6.6% to 25.0%, and extremely high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 44.3% to 90.1%.

The school's academic performance is also a concern, with test scores in M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing consistently lower than the Kalamazoo Public Schools district and the state of Michigan averages. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.67% to 86.36%, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and improving academic outcomes should be top priorities for Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program and the Kalamazoo Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-4902

(269) 548-0190

District: Kalamazoo Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
438^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,086

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.5%

White:

26.8%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program ranks worse than 59% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.5%), White (26.8%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is 17.4, which is the 5^th best among 4 high schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is $9,086, which is the 5^th highest among 4 high schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program 438^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Kalamazoo Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalamazoo Public Schools 421^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

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Rank History for all students at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.90	557^th	735	24.2%
2024	38.62	438^th	743	41.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.74	514^th	614	16.3%
2024	35.92	423^rd	654	35.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.72	505^th	611	17.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.75	421^st	611	31.1%
2024	55.91	248^th	633	60.8%

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Rank History for White students at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.75	318^th	647	50.9%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	16	28	1	6	0	2	53
2018	17	37	0	9	1	6	70
2019	18	25	0	7	1	2	53
2020	17	29	1	10	3	12	72
2021	16	22	1	2	1	3	45
2022	17	28	0	8	0	4	57
2023	32	59	0	10	0	9	110
2024	42	73	1	22	1	18	157

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 Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	53	2.0	26.5	77.4
2018	70	0.0	n/a	85.7
2019	53	2.0	26.5	73.6
2020	72	0.0	n/a	80.6
2021	45	0.0	n/a	66.7
2022	57	0.0	n/a	80.7
2023	110	6.0	18.3	86.4
2024	157	9.0	17.4	76.4

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 Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	53	2.0	26.5	77.4
2018	70	0.0	n/a	85.7
2019	53	2.0	26.5	73.6
2020	72	0.0	n/a	80.6
2021	45	0.0	n/a	66.7
2022	57	0.0	n/a	80.7
2023	110	6.0	18.3	86.4
2024	157	9.0	17.4	76.4

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 Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$727 (6.5%)	$10,482 (93.5%)	$11,210
2020	$801 (8.5%)	$8,623 (91.5%)	$9,425
2021	$819 (9.3%)	$7,982 (90.7%)	$8,801
2022	$1,022 (11.9%)	$7,531 (88.1%)	$8,553
2023	$1,263 (13.9%)	$7,823 (86.1%)	$9,086

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	53	110	107.5%
African American	25	59	136%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	10	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	32	77.8%
Two or More Races	2	9	350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.6%	86.4%	12.8%

Schools Near Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program	Public	9-12	3333 S Westnedge Ave	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 548-0190	157	9	17.4	76.4%	42 (26.8%)	73 (46.5%)	22 (14.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.5%)	38.6	438^th of 743 public high schools	41.0%		23.9	557^th of 735 public high schools	24.2%	119	38.1		27.3	36.4	$9,086	$1,263	$7,823
Phoenix Alternative High School	Public	9-12	1411 Oakland Dr	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 337-0760	179	12	14.9	75.4%	37 (20.7%)	97 (54.2%)	18 (10.1%)	4 (2.2%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.6%)	3.7	733^rd of 743 public high schools	1.3%					(n/a)	11.3		6.9	5.6	$16,761	$1,553	$15,208
Transition Services	Public	9-12	1411 Oakland Dr	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 337-0161	17	1	17.0	76.5%	4 (23.5%)	6 (35.3%)	4 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (17.6%)								(n/a)					$59,006	$2,688	$56,318
Portage Northern High School	Public	9-12	1000 Idaho Ave	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 323-5400	1,218	62	19.5	30.1%	794 (65.2%)	114 (9.4%)	111 (9.1%)	77 (6.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	120 (9.9%)	77.4	132^nd of 743 public high schools	82.2%		82.1	104^th of 735 public high schools	85.9%	28	70.2	36.4	49.2	44.3	$13,693	$880	$12,813
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	400 W Crosstown Pkwy	Kalamazoo	49001	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Covenant Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 888-2700	135	8	17.8	97.8%	26 (19.3%)	70 (51.9%)	24 (17.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.4%)								(n/a)					$10,628	$1,324	$9,304
Portage Community High School	Public	9-12	1010 W Milham Ave	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6700	135	12	11.2	66.7%	77 (57.0%)	18 (13.3%)	15 (11.1%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (16.3%)	25.1	552^nd of 743 public high schools	25.7%					(n/a)			28.6	19.1	$23,452	$572	$22,880
Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center	Public	9-12	600 W Vine St	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 337-0004	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Loy Norrix High School	Public	9-12	606 E Kilgore Rd	Kalamazoo	49002	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 337-0200	1,767	83	21.1	52.5%	724 (41.0%)	490 (27.7%)	305 (17.3%)	23 (1.3%)	11 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	212 (12.0%)	58.7	272^nd of 743 public high schools	63.4%		50	345^th of 735 public high schools	53.1%	73	51.4	23.1	41.5	45.8	$14,759	$2,321	$12,438
Lets Talk About It Girls Home	Public	6-12	1004 Conant St	Kalamazoo	49007	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 431-1371	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lets Talk About It Home for Young Men	Public	6-12	1004 Conant St	Kalamazoo	49007	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 431-1371	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

What is the racial makeup of Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program?

Students at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program are 46% African American, 27% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

What district is Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program in?

Kalamazoo Public Schools

Is Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program a good school?

Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program ranks 438^th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program?

In the 2023-24 school year, 157 students attended Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program.

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