Enrollment
37
High
DISTRICT 419 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAYLAND UNION SCHOOLS·NCES 263555008315
Career Connections Academy
870 E SUPERIOR ST, WAYLAND, MI 49348 · (269) 792-2254 · Allegan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL37 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
1.3:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.1:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
20 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 12 | 32% |
| Grade 12 | 20 | 54% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
37
-7 (-16%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 37 | 27.7 | 1.3:1 | 54% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 52 | 21.2 | 2.5:1 | 65% (34) |
| 2022-23 | 40 | 1 | 40.0:1 | 70% (28) |
| 2020-21 | 44 | N/A | N/A | 61% (27) |
| 2017-18 | 64 | 2.8 | 22.9:1 | 69% (44) |
| 2015-16 | 75 | 2 | 37.5:1 | 55% (41) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Career Connections Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 42% (64 to 37); teachers up 889% (2.8 to 27.7).
About Career Connections Academy
Career Connections Academy is a small high school in WAYLAND, Michigan. The school counts 37 students across grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Michigan is about 460 students.
Within Wayland Union Schools, Career Connections Academy is one of 7 schools. The district enrolls 2,708 students.
Federal enrollment data show Career Connections Academy is 95% White. Enrollment also includes 3% Hispanic and 3% Black.
At Career Connections Academy, 27.7 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 1.3:1. On average, high schools in Michigan have 21.6:1, compared with 1.3:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 54% of enrollment. That rate is above the 43% average among public schools in Allegan County.
Among Allegan County residents, the median household income is $83,283, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 27%, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Besides Career Connections Academy, Allegan County has 54 other public schools.
Of nearby public schools, Wayland High School is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, 5 other public schools sit within five miles of Career Connections Academy.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Fringe: the school is in a town close to an urbanized area.
Enrollment is down 16% from 2020-21, when Career Connections Academy had 44 students, to 2024-25, when it had 37.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Allegan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
121,456
Census ACS
Median income
$83,283
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
17,174 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wayland Union Schools
- Wayland High SchoolHigh · 800 students
- Wayland Union Middle SchoolMiddle · 611 students
- Pine Street ElementaryElementary · 413 students
- Dorr SchoolElementary · 311 students
- Bessie B Baker SchoolElementary · 280 students
- RJ Steeby SchoolElementary · 256 students
Other schools in WAYLAND
- Wayland High SchoolHigh · 800 students
- Wayland Union Middle SchoolMiddle · 611 students
- Pine Street ElementaryElementary · 413 students
- Bessie B Baker SchoolElementary · 280 students
- RJ Steeby SchoolElementary · 256 students
Nearby schools
- Wayland High School0.0 mi · 800
- RJ Steeby School0.3 mi · 256
- Wayland Union Middle School0.3 mi · 611
- Pine Street Elementary0.7 mi · 413
- Bessie B Baker School0.9 mi · 280
- Dorr School5.7 mi · 311
Frequently asked questions
About Career Connections AcademyHow large is Career Connections Academy?
Career Connections Academy enrolls approximately 37 students in grades 09-12.
Is Career Connections Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Career Connections Academy is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Career Connections Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Career Connections Academy is approximately 1.3:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Career Connections Academy?
Student demographics at Career Connections Academy are roughly 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Black.
What district is Career Connections Academy in?
Career Connections Academy is part of Wayland Union Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.