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Youth Advancement Academy
High School · Youth Advancement Academy
6750 CHIME ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Youth Advancement Academy
High School in Kalamazoo · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Youth Advancement Academy
Youth Advancement Academy is a public high school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Youth Advancement Academy. Youth Advancement Academy serves approximately 24 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Youth Advancement Academy show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 24 students, Youth Advancement Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6:1 students to teachers, Youth Advancement Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Youth Advancement Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24 students
- Type
- Public (Charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Address
- 6750 CHIME ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
- Phone
- (269) 443-7740
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2015-16)
Based on 10 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
6750 CHIME ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Youth Advancement Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Kalamazoo Central High School (rated 6.6/10, 4.4 miles away). Another option is KALAMAZOO CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 3.5 miles away). Additionally, Kalamazoo RESA West CampusYoung Adult Program (rated 5.6/10, 3.6 miles away). For more schools in Kalamazoo, see our Kalamazoo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 49009 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,364
Median Home Value
$330,300
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
Population
47,606
College Educated
50.1%
Homeownership
64.5%
Avg Commute
20.6 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
37.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Youth Advancement Academy
What grades does Youth Advancement Academy serve?
Youth Advancement Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Youth Advancement Academy?
Youth Advancement Academy has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Advancement Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Advancement Academy is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Youth Advancement Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Youth Advancement Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Youth Advancement Academy a charter school?
Yes, Youth Advancement Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Youth Advancement Academy a Title I school?
No, Youth Advancement Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Youth Advancement Academy?
87.5% of students at Youth Advancement 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Phone
- (269) 443-7740
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
Resources & Links
District
Youth Advancement Academy- District Enrollment
- 24
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,448
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