Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Wavecrest Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
46%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)11-19%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wavecrest Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Wavecrest Career Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wavecrest Career Academy?
94 students attend Wavecrest Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Wavecrest Career Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wavecrest Career Academy?
Wavecrest Career Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wavecrest Career Academy offer ?
Wavecrest Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wavecrest Career Academy part of?
Wavecrest Career Academy is part of Holland City School District.
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