MichiganSchoolsYouth Center School

Youth Center School

PublicGrades 512
KALAMAZOO, Michigan · Kalamazoo RESA
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students50
Student:Teacher5.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 364
50
Total Enrollment
State avg: 59%
76%+17.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Youth Center School is a public other serving grades 5–12 in KALAMAZOO, Michigan. The school enrolls 50 students. It is part of the Kalamazoo RESA district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelOther
Grade Span5–12
DistrictKalamazoo RESA
County26077
CityKALAMAZOO
ZIP49048
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID268060000874

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment50

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)