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#1106 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 35% in state
Loy Norrix High School
High School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
606 EAST KILGORE RD, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% proficient (2021)
- 73.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Loy Norrix High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 24 points since 2018, reaching 65% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Loy Norrix 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Woodsedge Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Hackett Catholic PrepPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Kalamazoo Innovative Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 157 | Compare → |
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.
Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #3 of 25
- District spending per student
- $16,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loy Norrix High School is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loy Norrix High School
Loy Norrix High School is a public high school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 1,767 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,106 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loy Norrix High School
What grades does Loy Norrix High School serve?
Loy Norrix High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Loy Norrix High School?
Loy Norrix High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,767 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loy Norrix High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loy Norrix High School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loy Norrix High School rank in MI?
Loy Norrix High School ranks #1,106 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Loy Norrix High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loy Norrix High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Loy Norrix High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loy Norrix High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Loy Norrix High School a charter school?
No, Loy Norrix High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loy Norrix High School a Title I school?
No, Loy Norrix High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loy Norrix High School?
52.5% of students at Loy Norrix 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.6%
- Phone
- (269) 337-0200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 73.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49001)
- 21,313
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 · 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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