Career Connections Academy

www.waylandunion.org

37 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Career Connections Academy, located in Wayland, Michigan, is a specialized educational program operating under the Wayland Union Schools district. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment, the academy focuses on serving students who may benefit from non-traditional learning pathways. By prioritizing personalized instruction, the school aims to help students meet their graduation requirements while developing the practical skills necessary for life after high school.

The academy emphasizes a curriculum that bridges the gap between academic achievement and future workforce readiness. Through its focus on "career connections," the program works to align educational goals with students' post-secondary aspirations, whether they involve entering the job market, pursuing vocational training, or continuing their education at the collegiate level. By fostering a close-knit school community, Career Connections Academy provides the targeted guidance and resources essential for student success in both their academic and professional journeys.

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

1.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Career Connections Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	1
Black	1

White
35 (94.6%)
Hispanic
1 (2.7%)
Black
1 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayland Union Schools
Phone:	(269)792-2254
Website:	http://www.waylandunion.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 20