Transition Services serves 17 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Transition Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Transition Services's student population of 17 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Transition Services is 0.74, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
35%
18%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 is the graduation rate of Transition Services?
The graduation rate of Transition Services is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Transition Services?
17 students attend Transition Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Transition Services students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Transition Services?
Transition Services has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Transition Services offer ?
Transition Services offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Transition Services part of?
Transition Services is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Transition Services located?
Transition Services is located in the Vine neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Vine.
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