Loy Norrix High School vs Paramount Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loy Norrix High School
Kalamazoo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,785 students
Paramount Charter Academy
Kalamazoo · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
| Measure | Loy Norrix High School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Paramount Charter Academy Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 591 | #1394 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11745 of 16,910 | #46829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,785 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 1,785 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loy Norrix High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 16.6).
- •Loy Norrix High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Loy Norrix High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •Loy Norrix High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 95.2%).
- •Paramount Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 22.6).
- •Loy Norrix High School is the larger school with 1,785 students compared with 373.
- •Loy Norrix High School is a public school while Paramount Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Loy Norrix High School better than Paramount Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Loy Norrix High School ranks higher (36.9 vs 16.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Loy Norrix High School and Paramount Charter Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loy Norrix High School: 1,785. Paramount Charter Academy: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loy Norrix High School and Paramount Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Loy Norrix High School is 397th of 591 and Paramount Charter Academy is 1394th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).