Hillsdale Area Career Center

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

The Hillsdale Workforce DevTech Center, located on Industrial Drive in Hillsdale, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational hub managed under the umbrella of the Hillsdale Intermediate School District (ISD). The facility is primarily designed to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and the demands of the modern labor market. By providing hands-on training and career-focused curriculum, the center aims to equip local students and adult learners with the technical skills necessary to excel in high-demand regional industries.

Beyond basic instruction, the DevTech Center functions as a vital economic engine for Hillsdale County by aligning its programs with the specific needs of local employers. Through partnerships with trade professionals and community businesses, the center offers pathways into skilled trades, manufacturing, and technology-driven sectors. This collaborative approach ensures that students gain industry-recognized certifications and practical experience, ultimately fostering a more robust, work-ready workforce while providing residents with clear trajectories toward stable and rewarding careers.

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Total Students

7.0

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:	Hillsdale ISD
Phone:	(517)689-1881
Website:	http://hillsdale-isd.org
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
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