Top 10 Best Kalamazoo County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 33 public high schools serving 11,514 students in Kalamazoo County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Kalamazoo County, MI are Portage Central High School, Schoolcraft High School and Gull Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalamazoo County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Kalamazoo County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Kalamazoo County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portage Central High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Kalamazoo County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Central High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8135 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #22.
Schoolcraft High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
551 E Lyons St
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
(269) 488-7350
Grades: 7-12
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Gull Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7753 N 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Grades: 8-12
| 850 students
Rank: #44.
Portage Northern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Idaho Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #55.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Rank: #66.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
Vicksburg High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 E Highway St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10100 E D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Crosstown Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Youth Center School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Grades: 5-12
| 43 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: K-12
| 270 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Parchment Innovation Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1125 E Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Phoenix Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0760
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #1414.
Parchment High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1916 E G Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Grades: 8-12
| 434 students
Rank: #1515.
Youth Advancement Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Grades: 5-12
| 37 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 548-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #1818.
Loy Norrix High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
606 E Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #1919.
Galesburgaugusta High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1076 N 37th St
Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 484-2010
Grades: 8-12
| 348 students
Rank: #2020.
Valley Center School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3122 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Grades: 1-12
| 32 students
Rank: #2121.
Kalamazoo Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2432 N Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,612 students
Rank: #2222.
Climaxscotts High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2301
Grades: 6-12
| 274 students
Rank: #2323.
Comstock High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2107 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Portage Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Vicksburg Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S Kalamazoo St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boys To Men Group Home
Alternative School
6025 Litchfield Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education
Alternative School
1076 N 37th St
Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 484-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 W Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0004
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0067
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9602
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(248) 431-1371
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Services
Special Education School
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0161
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI

Kalamazoo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 South Kalamazoo St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1020
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
315 Hutchinson Road
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
714 S. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-0433
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
372 S. Main Street
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2200
Grades: 4-6
| 133 students
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Grades: 1-5
| 243 students
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 388-9477
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2121 Hudson Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
600 West Michigan Ave
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2030
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
6200 West Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7753 North 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
11775 East D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1411 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Grades: PK
| 162 students
714 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0422
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
121 W. South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 345-7850
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
1819 East Milham Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
422 E South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1225 W Paterson St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
321 W South St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1912 Birch
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1316 Barney Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
325 E Centre Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
936 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5177 W Main St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kresa West Campus (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 373-3260
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 6-12
| 104 students
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3122 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0630
Grades: K-3
| 128 students
1340 Cobb Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-6064
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
3100 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
3410 Laird Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Grades: PK-3
| 177 students
Po Box 1748
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Grades: Inquire with school
| 52 students
1340 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 276-9036
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
300 East Cass St
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
(269) 488-7200
Grades: PK-K
| 85 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Kalamazoo County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Kalamazoo County, MI include Portage Central High School, Schoolcraft High School and Gull Lake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kalamazoo County?
33 public high schools are located in Kalamazoo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo County?
Kalamazoo County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Kalamazoo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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