Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

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:
438th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,086 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  110

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.6%
White:
29.1%
Hispanic:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program ranks worse than 59% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.62. (See more...)
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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.
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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 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 Racial makeup is: African American (53.6%), White (29.1%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is 18.3, which is the 3rd best among 4 high schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program employs 6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is $9,086, which is the 5th highest among 4 high schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program:

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

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Kalamazoo Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalamazoo Public Schools 421st 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 557th 735 24.2%
2024 38.62 438th 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 514th 614 16.3%
2024 35.92 423rd 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 505th 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 421st 611 31.1%
2024 55.91 248th 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 318th 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.

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 16 28 1 6 0 0 2 0 53
2018 17 37 0 9 1 0 6 0 70
2019 18 25 0 7 1 0 2 0 53
2020 17 29 1 10 3 0 12 0 72
2021 16 22 1 2 1 0 3 0 45
2022 17 28 0 8 0 0 4 0 57
2023 32 59 0 10 0 0 9 0 110

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 Students53110
 107.5%
African American2559
 136%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic710
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White1832
 77.8%
Two or More Races29
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%86.4%
 12.8%


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

In the 2022-23 school year, 110 students attended Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program.

Students at Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program are 54% African American, 29% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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