What is "STEM?"

The United States has developed as a global leader, in large part, through the genius and hard work of its scientists, engineers, and innovators. In a world that’s becoming increasingly complex, where success is driven not only by what you know, but by what you can do with what you know, it’s more important than ever for our youth to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, technology, engineering, and math—subjects collectively known as STEM.

That's our focus at Comstock STEM Academy, and we're proud of the accomplishments we are making.

  • 2025 US News and World Report, Best Elementary Schools

  • 2025 US News and World Report, Best Middle Schools

  • 2022-23 Michigan Department of Education, Reward School
    with a MDE Index Score of 99.52/100

  • 2024-25, Evergreen Award Winner as a Michigan Green School from the
    Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

  • 2025 Science Olympiad Team, 4th Place at Regional

  • 2024 Science Olympiad Team, 2nd Place at Regional

  • 2023 Future City Team, Best Use of Energy Award

  • 2022 Future City Team, 3rd Place in Michigan Region

Sound interesting? Download an application, and enroll today!

Choose STEM ACADEMY Because...

STEM Time Every Day
We have time devoted to the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) every day. Every grade is involved in hands-on, project-based learning, and we have a new science lab!

#1 in Kalamazoo County
Comstock STEM Academy was the #1 performing school in Kalamazoo County. We were chosen as the Catalyst University School of the Year, and a National finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest two years in a row.

The Three R’s
No, not THOSE three R’s. Our school focuses on Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships!

High Expectations
We set high expectations for how we treat each other, and how hard we work. We celebrate collaboration and effective discourse. We believe in all students’ intellectual capabilities.

High School Credit
In eighth grade, students have the opportunity to earn high school credit in multiple subject areas.

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School INFO

Comstock STEM Academy
Chris Chopp, Principal

175 Hunt Street [Map]
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Phone: (269) 250-8560
Fax: (269) 250-8561

Hours of Operation:
Full Day: 7:45am - 2:35pm
Half Day: 7:45am - 11:10am

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