The School Board prevailed, setting a precedent allowing publicly funded secondary education throughout the country.

[8] On the fourth floor of the Old Central High School is currently located the Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center, or KAMSC.

Enrollment in KPS has risen significantly, and the surrounding area has begun to find economic benefits.

Buddy Holly and the Crickets played a show in the Old Central High School Auditorium on April 28, 1958.

The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[12] **Kalamazoo United teams with Loy Norrix High School