Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program's student population of 157 students has grown by 196% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 350% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
46%
18%
White
27%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program?
The graduation rate of Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program?
157 students attend Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program students are Black, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program?
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program offer ?
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program part of?
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program located?
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program is located in the Oakwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI.
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