Comstock Public Schools

What Comstock Public Schools does

Comstock Public Schools is a K-12 public school district headquartered at 6138 King Highway in Kalamazoo, Michigan, operating continuously since 1833. The district serves Comstock Township and surrounding areas through seven schools: Comstock High School, Compass High School (alternative/GED), Comstock Middle School, Comstock STEM Academy, Comstock Elementary School (anchored by The Leader In Me program), Comstock Early Learning Academy (pre-K), and the Comstock K-12 Virtual Academy, which delivers K-12 at-home instruction via the Odysseyware and Acellus platforms. Curriculum offerings span STEM specialization, the Stephen Covey-based Leader In Me character program, dual enrollment, and a 5-year Early Middle College track that grants certificates or associate degrees, alongside Career and Technical Education and Education for the Arts pathways.

The district's technology stack centers on PowerSchool as the student information system (implemented for the 2025-26 school year, replacing Infinite Campus), with Clever.com providing single-sign-on to a portfolio of curriculum providers including Wonders (literacy), Moby Max (adaptive learning), NGConnect (science), Teach TCI (social studies), and Career Cruising (college/career readiness). Operational systems include Skyward for finance, SchoolDude for facilities maintenance, Applitrack for hiring, Red Rover for time and attendance, and Nutrislice for meal management. PowerSchool, the SIS, and a District Dashboard constitute the primary district data layers.

As a governmental entity, Comstock Public Schools does not charge tuition; it is funded through Michigan state aid, local property-tax millage, and voter-approved bond measures. The district is currently funding a $50 million STEM Academy facility construction in Comstock Township and is seeking voter approval for a $23.7 million bond to fund roof repairs and HVAC installations. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey J. Thoenes; Susan Caswell serves as Principal of Comstock Elementary School, and Megan Amsbury is the contact for the Office of the Superintendent.

Name

Comstock Public Schools

Legal name

Comstock Public Schools

Website

https://comstockps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1833

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Comstock Public Schools is a K-12 public school district in Kalamazoo, Michigan, founded 1833, operating seven schools—including a STEM Academy, Virtual Academy, alternative, and early learning programs—serving district-resident families funded by property taxes, state aid, and bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

District-Run Virtual Academies & Online Programs (EDAJADAB), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• STEM academy programs
• Virtual K-12 schooling
• Alternative education
• College and career readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalamazoo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Comstock Public Schools is a K-12 public school district that delivers traditional, STEM-focused, alternative, and virtual education programs across seven schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Core offerings include elementary, middle, and high school instruction; a STEM Academy; an alternative Compass High School for GED preparation and credit recovery; a K-12 Virtual Academy for at-home learning; a College & Career Academy with dual enrollment and Early Middle College; and supporting services such as free meals, mental health resources, and special education.

Product overview

Comstock Public Schools is a K-12 public school district offering a portfolio of educational programs across seven schools: traditional K-12 education at Comstock High School and Comstock Middle School, specialized STEM-focused learning at Comstock STEM Academy, elementary education with leadership development at Comstock Elementary School, early childhood programs at Comstock Early Learning Academy, alternative education and GED preparation at Compass High School, and full-time virtual schooling through the Comstock K-12 Virtual Academy. The district also operates a College & Career Academy offering dual enrollment, early middle college, and career preparation pathways. Supporting services include PowerSchool for student information management, summer meal programs, and athletics across multiple sports including eSports. The district's flagship programs include The Leader In Me initiative at the elementary level and comprehensive college/career readiness programming at the high school level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Comstock High School: High school serving grades 9-12 with athletic programs and college preparation
• Compass High School
• Comstock Middle School
• Comstock STEM Academy
• Comstock Elementary School
• Comstock Early Learning Academy
• Comstock K-12 Virtual Academy

Products and services

• Comstock High School Traditional high school serving grades 9-12 with comprehensive academics, Career and Technical Education, Education for the Arts, college preparation, athletics, Comstock Band of Blue, Science Olympiad, Innovation Institute, and the Helping Hands Wellness Center.
• Compass High School Alternative high school program offering GED preparation classes, credit recovery, and flexible educational pathways for students needing non-traditional scheduling.
• Comstock Middle School Traditional middle school serving grades 6-8 with comprehensive academics, student services, athletics, and school improvement programs.
• Comstock STEM Academy Specialized academy focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics with Science Olympiad participation, Math Corner resources, robotics programs, and STEM Advisory Board governance.
• Comstock Elementary School Elementary school implementing The Leader In Me program based on Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, focusing on leadership skills alongside academic excellence.
• Comstock Early Learning Academy (CELA) Early childhood education program for pre-kindergarten students including playgroup opportunities (Friday Playgroup sessions), with enrollment applications accepted annually.
• Comstock K-12 Virtual Academy Full-time at-home schooling option offering grades K-12 with self-paced learning, Chromebook and internet access provision, honors and AP classes, credit recovery, early middle college options, and career preparation through Education for Employment and Education for Arts programs.
• College & Career Academy Program offering dual enrollment opportunities, Early Middle College (5-year program earning certificate or associate degree), career preparation through Education for Employment (EFE) and Education for Arts (EFA), scholarships, and post-secondary preparation.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kalamazoo Public Schools: Kalamazoo-based public K-12 district operating traditional and alternative schools in the same city as Comstock, with overlapping enrollment catchment and serving a similar student demographic in Kalamazoo County.
• Portage Public Schools: Neighboring Kalamazoo County public K-12 district serving Portage, Michigan, with directly comparable school-of-choice competition dynamics and similar Michigan state aid funding structure.
• Connections Academy: Nationwide operator of tuition-free online K-12 public schools partnering with school districts; directly comparable to Comstock's K-12 Virtual Academy model using similar online curriculum delivery.

Regional players

• Gull Lake Community Schools: Adjacent Kalamazoo County public school district serving Richland and surrounding areas; directly competes with Comstock for school-of-choice enrollment in the same regional labor market.
• Parchment School District: Nearby Kalamazoo-area public school district serving Parchment, Michigan; comparable scale and program offerings with overlapping competition for resident and school-of-choice students.
• Michigan Virtual: State-supported Michigan online learning provider offering supplemental and full-time K-12 virtual courses; competes with Comstock's Virtual Academy for online K-12 students within Michigan.
• Forest Hills Public Schools: Larger Michigan public K-12 district in Grand Rapids area operating multiple specialized schools including STEM and alternative programs; serves as a benchmark for program diversification at greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (K12 Inc): Large publicly traded online K-12 education operator running multiple tuition-free public and private schools nationally; comparable to Comstock's Virtual Academy in offering online K-12 instruction at much broader scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/comstockps
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ComstockPS
• Facebookfacebook.com/ComstockPS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comstock-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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