Career Development School

www.ghaps.org

8 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Career Development School, located in Grand Haven, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) district. It is designed to provide alternative pathways for students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. By focusing on practical skill acquisition and individualized instruction, the school aims to support students in completing their high school requirements while preparing them for the transition to post-secondary education or the workforce.

The program emphasizes a supportive and flexible atmosphere, catering to students who need personalized attention to succeed academically. By leveraging the resources of the broader GHAPS district, the Career Development School helps students develop the necessary competencies and confidence to achieve their graduation goals. It serves as a vital component of the district's commitment to ensuring that all students, regardless of their unique needs or challenges, have access to a meaningful and productive educational experience.

Total Students

0.2

Full-Time Teachers

32.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Career Development School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	1

White
7 (87.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (12.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Phone:	(616)850-6800
Website:	http://www.ghaps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	32.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 12 8