2023 Best Districts with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Kalamazoo Area

• Richland, MI•

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  20 reviews

Junior: There’s lots of educational opportunities at Gull Lake. We have a great curriculum for classes at Gull Lake as well as many opportunities for our futures. Our school offers dual enrollment where they pay for their students to take classes at a community college to earn college credit while still in high school. They also offer many EFE/EFA (Education for Employment/Education for the Arts) opportunities meaning students can enroll in programs that count for high school credits that give them a hands on learning experience for different careers. You can take a welding EFA, a health sciences EFE, construction EFE, etc. Gull Lake also offers lots of AP classes as well and the atmosphere is good. Also, GL is really great at sports.... Read 20 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 7

• Students 3,089

• Mattawan, MI•

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  72 reviews

Senior: My time at Mattawan High School has been a truly life-changing journey of personal development. The instructors are outstanding and have had a big influence on my life. They are skilled, kind, and genuinely interested in their pupils' academic achievement. The district provides kids with a range of extracurricular activities and athletic opportunities in addition to academics. These pursuits range from performing arts to clubs and sports groups. My time at Mattawan High School has been fantastic all around. The school has given me the tools and assistance I need to be successful both academically and personally. Anyone searching for a well-rounded high school experience should definitely choose this institution, in my opinion.... Read 72 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 4

• Students 3,504

• Battle Creek, MI•

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  53 reviews

Senior: Lakeview has plenty of educational and extracurricular activities, satisfying a diverse range of interests. While this can't be said about all teachers, a good number of them work hard to meet students needs. Their main offices also have some good resources for many things, it's just a matter of knowing about them and where to get them that can be a bit difficult.... Read 53 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 7

• Students 3,997

• Plainwell, MI•

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  14 reviews

Senior: Attending Plainwell Schools my whole life has been extremely beneficial, yet there are areas of improvement. The teaching and administrative staff are very interactive and enthusiastic about the success of the students. There are many ways for everyone to get involved within the schools as much or as little as they please. However, I would like to see a larger variety of higher level classes students can take, as well as more efficient and productive rules and regulations in the student hand book.... Read 14 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 6

• Students 2,653

• Marshall, MI•

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  19 reviews

Senior: I have attended Marshall Public School all 12 years of my education. My elementary school was K-5, middle school was 6-8, and high school was 9-12. When I was in the 7th grade, my school district merged with a smaller, low economic district. There were a lot of adjustments between students, parents and teachers. Some students had a difficult time making friends and getting along with each other. I never had any issues. We all played sports, went to class and had fun outside of school together. I feel like my district did a good job making sure everyone felt comfortable and included. I am happy to say I will graduate from Marshall Public Schools in 2020.... Read 19 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 8

• Students 2,634

• Battle Creek, MI•

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  31 reviews

Alum: I was a student in the Harper Creek Community School district from 2nd grade through 12th grade. Harper Creek has well-kept facilities, even if they are not the newest. In my experience, Harper Creek has always had a safe environment and is focused on every student getting the educational experience they need as a stepping stone for their professional career. For its size, the high school sports teams are generally competitive in their leagues and there are plenty of extracurricular activities that students can get involved in. Harper Creek also gives students the opportunity to take classes and Kellogg Community College and is involved in the pull-out program at the Battle Creek Area Math & Science Center.... Read 31 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,710

• Kalamazoo, MI•

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  9 reviews

Senior: The four years I have been at Parchment High School, I have had overall a good experience. Most of the staff is friendly and understanding. I feel safe going to school everyday, because of the atmosphere, and the people I have made friends with, and met.... Read 9 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 6

• Students 1,535

• Battle Creek, MI•

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  19 reviews

Senior: I had a great time in the pennfield school system, it is a relatively small public school and there are many things that could be changed about it but overall my experience there was amazing! I wouldn’t pick to go anywhere else, I always had the best time making friends with such a small community mostly everyone was really accepting of eachother, the staff is absolutely amazing I loved almost all of my teachers and you could tell they cared a lot about us and our safety.... Read 19 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,013

• Galesburg, MI•

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  16 reviews

Parent: I moved to Galesburg so my kids could attend this school. This community is wonderful and our school is great! Are we a perfect school, no. They are continually working to improve. The more support the community can provide, the more the school with thrive. The school has plans to constantly be improving. My children are receiving an excellent education. My oldest is even attending the local Math and Science Center because of the great foundation that G-A has built in her. If you are a Ram, your future looks bright!... Read 16 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 4

• Students 974

• Kalamazoo, MI•

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  53 reviews

Alum: It was a memorable experience, that will lead to many more. Thought like every child, school had its good and it’s bad days, with no doubt I would still get that excited “first day of school” feeling all over again when I woke up in the morning! This place made education fun and has taught me how the simple feeling of accomplishment and understand is more fun than anything else could ever be!... Read 53 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 31

• Students 12,581

• Climax, MI•

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Alum: What I have always loved about this high school is the ability to try any sport, group, or club, and the ability to find new ways to learn. For me, I was able to take college classes all through high school and the teachers were willing to help me with my schedule and I was able to be apart of the drama club, band, and softball team.What I would like to see in the future is for our science and math department evolve with new teaching tactics overall.... Read 6 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 3

• Students 499

• Kalamazoo, MI•

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  12 reviews

Senior: I enjoyed being a student at comstock public schools for all my years. Getting involved was major! The more involved the more fun and amazing the experience was. I do believe it’s time for an update. The less you were involved the less fun school was. With COVID it has really put a damper on my senior year. No activities and no events. My junior year I participated in a leader in me hour at comstock which help me learn more about community service and many things in that line. I helped my community with the help of comstock students as well by picking up trash, donating to the homeless and so much more. My senior year has really taken a down fall to what I thought it was going to be. I hope with the scholarships I earn I can do it a very good college and help people. My learning from comstock helped me prepare for different things in college. Such as the different professors and how some may teach. Every warm up help me to achieve my best of a good sat score... Read 12 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 5

• Students 1,706