Branch Area Careers Center

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

The Branch Area Careers Center (BACC), located in Coldwater, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational hub operated under the Branch Intermediate School District. Its primary mission is to provide high school students with hands-on, career-focused technical education that bridges the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world industry demands. By offering a diverse range of vocational programs, the center allows students to gain certifications, develop trade-specific skills, and earn college credits while still completing their high school diplomas.

The curriculum at BACC is designed to prepare students for both immediate entry into the workforce and post-secondary educational opportunities. Through partnerships with local businesses and industries, the center provides students with access to modern equipment and professional mentorships. Whether a student is interested in fields like healthcare, automotive technology, construction trades, or digital media, the BACC offers a practical, experiential learning environment aimed at helping students define their career paths and achieve long-term professional success.

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Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Branch ISD
Phone:	(517)279-5722
Website:	http://www.branch-isd.org
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

11th

12th