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Academic and Career Education Academy

Michigan · Public School District
1
Schools
98
Students
$10,850
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
93.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+42pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Academic and Career Education Academy is a public school district in Michigan serving 98 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $10,850 is below the national average for a US public school district. 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Academic and Career Education AcademyCharter09–1298
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,850-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
80%
State
79.6%
Local (property tax)
3.8%
Federal
16.6%

State funding accounts for 80% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
98
Students
94%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score37/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,850, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
94% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Academic and Career Education Academy?
Academic and Career Education Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 98 students.
How much does Academic and Career Education Academy spend per student?
Academic and Career Education Academy spends $10,850 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Academic and Career Education Academy?
94% of students in Academic and Career Education Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Academic and Career Education Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Academic and Career Education Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does Academic and Career Education Academy serve?
Academic and Career Education Academy serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Academic and Career Education Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Academic and Career Education Academy is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.