High School
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