Bangor Career Academy in Bangor, MI

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

13.93

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

5.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan other enrollment

37th percentile

Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

268

Bangor Career Academy: 74 reported students.

State peer staffing position

25th percentile

5.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 202
Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Student–teacher ratio: 48.1:1

What the reported data says about Bangor Career Academy

Bangor Career Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Bangor. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren). NCES reports 74 students for 2024–25.

Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.3:1, below the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%). English learners represent 11.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bangor Career Academy

1How do the reported 5.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 11.9%
Students with disabilities: 9.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 77%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White62.2%
Hispanic21.6%
Black5.4%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial9.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

1 distinct course reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bangor High School

High · Grades 09–12

264 reported students

Bangor Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

272 reported students

South Walnut Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

341 reported students

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Public schools near Bangor Career Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Bangor High School High · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	09–12	264	under 0.1 mi
Bangor Middle School Middle · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	05–08	272	under 0.1 mi
South Walnut Elementary School Elementary · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)	PK–04	341	0.5 mi
Maple Creek Education Center Other · Van Buren ISD	KG–12	33	0.5 mi
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 Elementary · Bangor Township S/D #8	KG–08	24	3.3 mi
Bert Goens Learning Center Other · Van Buren ISD	PK–12	70	7.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bangor Career Academy

What grades does Bangor Career Academy serve?

Bangor Career Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren).

How many students attend Bangor Career Academy?

Bangor Career Academy reported 74 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 202 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bangor Career Academy?

The calculated ratio is 5.3:1, based on 74 students and 13.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bangor Career Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bangor Career Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bangor Career Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

77% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bangor Career Academy in?

Bangor Career Academy is part of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren), based in Bangor, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bangor Career Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bangor High School (under 0.1 mi), Bangor Middle School (under 0.1 mi), South Walnut Elementary School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.