Transition Services serves 29 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Transition Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Transition Services's student population of 29 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Transition Services is 0.58, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
52%
18%
White
38%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Transition Services?
29 students attend Transition Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Transition Services students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Transition Services?
Transition Services has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Transition Services offer ?
Transition Services offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Transition Services part of?
Transition Services is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Transition Services located?
Transition Services is located in the Vine neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Vine.
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