Below Average
#2596 of 3,192 schools in MI
Comstock Compass High School
School · Comstock Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A school in Kalamazoo, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
3010 GULL RD, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Comstock Compass High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Comstock Compass High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalamazoo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,160
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
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| Providence Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–9 | 5.0 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Comstock Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Comstock Compass High School is listed in Comstock Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Comstock Compass High School
Comstock Compass High School is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Comstock Public Schools, serving approximately 285 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,596 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Comstock Compass High School
What grades does Comstock Compass High School serve?
Comstock Compass High School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Comstock Compass High School?
Comstock Compass High School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock Compass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Comstock Compass High School is 28.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Comstock Compass High School rank in MI?
Comstock Compass High School ranks #2,596 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Comstock Compass High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Comstock Compass High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Comstock Compass High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Comstock Compass High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Comstock Compass High School a charter school?
No, Comstock Compass High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Comstock Compass High School a Title I school?
No, Comstock Compass High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Comstock Compass High School?
81.4% of students at Comstock Compass High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Phone
- (269) 250-8930
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49048)
- 23,999
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49048; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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