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Kalamazoo Covenant Academy

High School · Kalamazoo Covenant Academy · Kalamazoo, MI

A charter high school in Kalamazoo, MI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

400 WEST CROSSTOWN PKWY, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • ≤10% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2021
TrendStable
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness1.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate≤10%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$10,742

Students at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 4-year record (2018–2021).

Show all 4 years by subject
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kalamazoo Covenant Academy 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 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 70Very 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

$52,327

Median home value

$139,600

Median rent

$1,055/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

53.3%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Phoenix Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.7 mi179Compare →
Transition ServicesEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.7 mi17Compare →
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified5.69–121.3 mi157Compare →
Kalamazoo Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private9–121.4 mi274Compare →

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.

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

Kalamazoo Covenant Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is listed in Kalamazoo Covenant Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kalamazoo Covenant Academy

Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is a public high school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Covenant Academy, serving approximately 135 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,478 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kalamazoo Covenant Academy

What grades does Kalamazoo Covenant Academy serve?

Kalamazoo Covenant Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?

Kalamazoo Covenant Academy has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kalamazoo Covenant Academy rank in MI?

Kalamazoo Covenant Academy ranks #2,478 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Kalamazoo Covenant Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Kalamazoo Covenant Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).

Is Kalamazoo Covenant Academy a charter school?

Yes, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kalamazoo Covenant Academy a Title I school?

No, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?

97.8% of students at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
135
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Kalamazoo County
4-Year Graduation
≤10%
Area population (ZIP 49001)
21,313
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
31.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 49001; 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, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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