Parchment Innovation Center

www.parchmentschools.org

119 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Barclay Hills Education Center, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Parchment School District. The center is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering specialized programs that cater to diverse academic and social-emotional needs. By focusing on personalized instruction and a smaller, more supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help students who have struggled in conventional classroom settings stay on track toward graduation and future success.

The institution emphasizes a commitment to student growth, providing a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a focus on individual goal setting. Through its affiliation with Parchment Schools, Barclay Hills offers students the opportunity to earn their diplomas while utilizing resources tailored to foster independence and resilience. The center acts as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students, regardless of their academic journey, have access to the guidance and flexibility necessary to reach their full potential.

119

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

39.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parchment Innovation Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	14
Black	20
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
76 (63.9%)
Black
20 (16.8%)
Hispanic
14 (11.8%)
Two or More
8 (6.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Parchment School District
Phone:	(269)488-1470
Website:	http://www.parchmentschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	39.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 12

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 57