Bangor Career Academy

www.bangorvikings.org

74 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Bangor Career Academy, located in Bangor, Michigan, is a specialized educational institution that functions as a part of the Bangor Public Schools district. It is designed to offer a flexible, technology-driven approach to learning, primarily serving students who may require a non-traditional setting to complete their high school education. By utilizing online curriculum platforms, the academy allows students to progress at their own pace, making it an ideal environment for those who need to balance their studies with personal responsibilities, work, or other unique life circumstances.

The academy emphasizes a personalized educational experience, focusing on student success through credit recovery, academic acceleration, and career-readiness programs. By partnering with Virtual Vantage, the school provides a comprehensive suite of digital tools and resources that cater to diverse learning styles. Ultimately, Bangor Career Academy serves as a vital alternative for students in the region, providing them with the necessary support and academic structure to earn their diploma and prepare for future career or collegiate pursuits.

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

5.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bangor Career Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	16
Black	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
46 (62.2%)
Hispanic
16 (21.6%)
Two or More
7 (9.5%)
Black
4 (5.4%)
American Indian
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)
Phone:	(269)427-6800
Website:	http://www.bangorvikings.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7 1

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 19