School overview
At a glance
Reported students
37
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
27.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
1.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 980 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
311
Career Connections Academy: 37 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
1.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Career Connections Academy
Career Connections Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in WAYLAND. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Wayland Union Schools. NCES reports 37 students for 2024–25.
Among 980 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 278.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 1.3:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Career Connections Academy
- 1How do the reported 1.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.6%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Wayland Union Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wayland High School
High · Grades 09–12
800 reported students
RJ Steeby School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
256 reported students
Bessie B Baker School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
280 reported students
Dorr School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Pine Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades 04–05
413 reported students
Wayland Union Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
611 reported students