Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 5 students
Minority Enrollment: 20%
: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Career Development School's student population of 5 students has declined by 66% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

Total Students

5 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Career Development School
2023	8
2022	9
2021	10
2020	15
2019	15
2018	26
2017	26
2016	33
2015	13
2014	25
2013	24

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2018)
Year	Career Development School
2018	1
2017	1
2016	1
2015	1
2014	1
2012	1
2011	1

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Motto

Inspire All to Learn Exceptional Education Experience Success for All

Average Class Size

20 students

School Rankings

The of Career Development School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MI)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2018)
Year	Career Development School	Michigan	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
2018	26:1	18:1	18:1
2017	26:1	18:1	18:1
2016	33:1	18:1	19:1
2015	13:1	18:1	19:1
2014	34:1	18:1	18:1
2012	36:1	18:1	18:1
2011	18:1	18:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2014)
Year	Career Development School	Michigan	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
2014	4%	1%	1%
2013	4%	2%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Career Development School	Michigan	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
2023	13%	9%	8%
2022	11%	9%	7%
2021	20%	8%	6%
2020	7%	8%	6%
2019	7%	8%	6%
2018	7%	8%	6%
2017	7%	8%	6%
2016	18%	7%	6%
2012	8%	6%	5%
2011	6%	6%	5%

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Black

n/a

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2020)
Year	Career Development School	Michigan	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
2020	7%	18%	1%
2019	7%	18%	1%
2013	4%	18%	1%
2012	4%	19%	1%
2011	6%	19%	1%

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White

80%

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Career Development School	Michigan	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
2023	87%	64%	85%
2022	89%	64%	86%
2021	80%	65%	87%
2020	73%	66%	88%
2019	73%	66%	88%
2018	77%	66%	88%
2017	77%	66%	88%
2016	82%	67%	89%
2015	93%	68%	83%
2014	88%	69%	90%
2013	88%	69%	90%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2020)
Year	Career Development School	Michigan	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
2020	13%	4%	3%
2019	13%	4%	3%
2018	16%	4%	3%
2017	16%	4%	3%
2015	7%	3%	3%
2014	8%	2%	1%
2013	4%	2%	2%
2012	7%	2%	1%
2011	10%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Career Development School	Michigan	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
2023	0.23	0.55	0.27
2022	0.20	0.55	0.25
2021	0.32	0.54	0.24
2020	0.44	0.53	0.23
2019	0.44	0.53	0.23
2018	0.38	0.53	0.22
2017	0.38	0.53	0.22
2016	0.30	0.52	0.21
2015	0.13	0.50	0.25
2014	0.22	0.50	0.20
2013	0.22	0.49	0.19

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<50%

81%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Career Development School	Michigan	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
2023	50%	81%	87%
2017	50%	85%	84%
2016	50%	85%	82%
2012	50%	82%	88%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

100%

50%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Career Development School	Michigan	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
2023	100%	49%	30%
2022	44%	47%	30%
2021	40%	46%	27%
2020	27%	45%	26%
2019	27%	45%	26%
2018	34%	40%	25%
2017	34%	40%	25%
2016	48%	40%	27%
2015	46%	41%	26%
2014	60%	43%	27%
2013	50%	42%	28%

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Eligible for

60%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Career Development School	Michigan	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
2023	38%	4%	3%
2020	7%	5%	5%
2019	7%	5%	5%
2018	11%	6%	7%
2017	11%	6%	7%
2016	9%	6%	6%
2014	12%	6%	8%
2013	4%	6%	7%
2012	4%	5%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Grand Haven Area Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Career Development School?

The graduation rate of Career Development School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.

How many students attend Career Development School?

5 students attend Career Development School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Career Development School students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.

What grades does Career Development School offer ?

Career Development School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Career Development School part of?

Career Development School is part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 5 students
Minority Enrollment: 20%
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education