Career Preparation

41500 Gardenbrook Rd
Novi, MI 48375
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Career Preparation ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Career Preparation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Career Preparation's student population of 34 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Career Preparation is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
<50%
37%
(17-18)
<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
12%
18%
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White
64%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Career Preparation and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Career Preparation and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Preparation?
The graduation rate of Career Preparation is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Career Preparation?
34 students attend Career Preparation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Career Preparation students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Preparation?
Career Preparation has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Career Preparation offer ?
Career Preparation offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Career Preparation part of?
Career Preparation is part of Novi Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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