Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy's student population of 135 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
52%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?
The graduation rate of Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?
135 students attend Kalamazoo Covenant Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kalamazoo Covenant Academy students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kalamazoo Covenant Academy offer ?
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kalamazoo Covenant Academy part of?
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is part of Kalamazoo Covenant Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Kalamazoo Covenant Academy located?
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is located in the Vine neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Vine.
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