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#1402 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 44% in state
Career Connections Academy
High School · Wayland Union Schools · Wayland, MI
A Wayland Union Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI 49348
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Career Connections Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 10-year record (2012–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Career Connections Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average567/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,267
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 814 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wayland Union Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Career Connections Academy is listed in Wayland Union Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Career Connections Academy
Career Connections Academy is a public high school in Wayland, MI, part of Wayland Union Schools, serving approximately 52 students in grades 9th-12th with a 2.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,402 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Career Connections Academy
What grades does Career Connections Academy serve?
Career Connections Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Career Connections Academy?
Career Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Career Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Career Connections Academy is 2.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Career Connections Academy rank in MI?
Career Connections Academy ranks #1,402 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Career Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Career Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Career Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Career Connections Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Career Connections Academy a charter school?
No, Career Connections Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Career Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Career Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Career Connections Academy?
65.4% of students at Career Connections Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.3%
- Phone
- (269) 792-2254
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49348)
- 13,607
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49348; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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