Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bangor Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bangor Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bangor Career Academy's student population of 74 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Bangor Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bangor Career Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2498 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
22%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
62%
63%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bangor Career Academy's ranking?
Bangor Career Academy is ranked #2498 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bangor Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Bangor Career Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bangor Career Academy?
74 students attend Bangor Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bangor Career Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bangor Career Academy?
Bangor Career Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bangor Career Academy offer ?
Bangor Career Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bangor Career Academy part of?
Bangor Career Academy is part of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren).
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