The Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital is the largest mental health institution in Michigan. It was built under the Kirkbride Plan.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1859
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(21-22)n/a
9%
Black
(21-22)n/a
18%
White
(21-22)100%
64%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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
How many students attend Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital?
2 students attend Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital students are White.
What school district is Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital part of?
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital is part of Michigan Department Of Community Health School District.
In what neighborhood is Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital located?
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital is located in the Western Michigan University And KRPH neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI.
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