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Tradition and Leadership

The famous "Kalamazoo Case," a Michigan State Supreme Court decision in 1874, found in favor of public funding for high schools in Michigan, which quickly became the norm for communities across the United States. Union School, the first public high school in Kalamazoo, opened its doors in 1858, and establish the Kalamazoo Public Schools as leaders in secondary education in the region and state.

With the development of Kalamazoo Central High School near the turn of the century and Loy Norrix High School in 1961, this tradition of leadership continues. 

Options and Opportunities

We look forward to helping you on your pathway to success in the future. Our secondary curriculum emphasizes mastery of core subjects to prepare students for post-secondary education pursuits and the workforce of the future. The district offers more than 20 Advanced Placement courses to challenge students and to help them earn college credit.

Other options for students include the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center; Early/Middle College which has more than 30 career paths leading to a high school diploma and associate’s degrees or certificates; Education for Employment (EFE); Education for the Arts (EFA); dual enrollment, and online courses.

Downloadable 2024-25 High School Bulletin of Courses Offerings


Coming soon: 2025-26 Course Bulletin

High Schools Counseling Departments

Kalamazoo Central High School 
2432 N. Drake Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0300
Judi Mentzer, Dean of Students

Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program (KILP) & KPS Virtual Program
600 West Vine Street 
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0580
Kim Kirshman, Principal
Phylecia DaSilva, Counselor

Loy Norrix High School 
606 E. Kilgore Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0200
Stephanie Perry, Dean of Students

Phoenix High School 
1411 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0760
Stephanie Simpson, Counselor