Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Comstock Compass High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Comstock Compass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Comstock Compass High School's student population of 267 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Comstock Compass High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
26%
18%
White
51%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Comstock Compass High School?
The graduation rate of Comstock Compass High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Comstock Compass High School?
267 students attend Comstock Compass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Comstock Compass High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Comstock Compass High School offer ?
Comstock Compass High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Comstock Compass High School part of?
Comstock Compass High School is part of Comstock Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Comstock Compass High School located?
Comstock Compass High School is located in the Eastwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Eastwood.
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