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#15 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 3% of private schools

Hackett Catholic Prep

High School · Kalamazoo, MI

A private high school in Kalamazoo, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

1000 W KILGORE RD, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,404
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment215
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hackett Catholic Prep 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$67,339

Median home value

$202,400

Median rent

$1,005/mo

College educated

54.8%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White70.7%
Hispanic11.2%
Two or More10.7%
Asian6.0%
Black1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Providence Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–90.7 mi71Compare →
Portage Northern High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.8 mi1,218Compare →
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.9 mi157Compare →
Portage Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.0 mi135Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hackett Catholic Prep is listed in Kalamazoo, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hackett Catholic Prep

Hackett Catholic Prep is a private high school in Kalamazoo, MI, serving approximately 215 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hackett Catholic Prep

What grades does Hackett Catholic Prep serve?

Hackett Catholic Prep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hackett Catholic Prep?

Hackett Catholic Prep has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackett Catholic Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Hackett Catholic Prep is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hackett Catholic Prep rank in MI?

Hackett Catholic Prep ranks #15 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Hackett Catholic Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Hackett Catholic Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hackett Catholic Prep a private school?

Yes, Hackett Catholic Prep is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hackett Catholic Prep a religious school?

Hackett Catholic Prep has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
215
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Kalamazoo County
Area population (ZIP 49008)
16,488
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
33.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49008; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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