Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Comstock High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Comstock High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Comstock High School's student population of 378 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Comstock High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Comstock High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1912 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
18%
18%
White
56%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comstock High School's ranking?
Comstock High School is ranked #1912 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Comstock High School often compared to?
Comstock High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalamazoo Central High School, Gull Lake High School, Loy Norrix High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Comstock High School?
The graduation rate of Comstock High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Comstock High School?
378 students attend Comstock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Comstock High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Comstock High School?
Comstock High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Comstock High School offer ?
Comstock High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Comstock High School part of?
Comstock High School is part of Comstock School District.
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