Career Preparation

34 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Career Preparation, located at 25345 Taft Road in Novi, Michigan, functions as a specialized educational facility focused on vocational training and workforce readiness. Rather than a traditional academic high school, this location typically serves students through programs managed by the Novi Community School District or regional intermediate school districts, aimed at bridging the gap between secondary education and professional employment.

The curriculum at this facility is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in various trades and professional fields. By prioritizing skill acquisition, certification preparation, and real-world workplace behaviors, Career Preparation helps students build the competencies necessary to enter the job market directly or pursue advanced technical training after graduation. It serves as an essential resource for students looking to gain a competitive edge in their chosen career paths through a structured and career-focused learning environment.

Total Students

2.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Career Preparation
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	5
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	1

White
19 (55.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (14.7 %)
Black
5 (14.7 %)
Asian
4 (11.8 %)
Two or More
1 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Novi Community School District
Phone:	(248)449-1717
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
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 11 5

Grade 12 29