Career Opportunities Center

Career Opportunities Center serves 13 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Career Opportunities Center's student population of 13 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Career Opportunities Center is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Career Opportunities Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Career Opportunities Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
38%
18%
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White
62%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Career Opportunities Center and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(14-15)
<50%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Career Opportunities Center and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Career Opportunities Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
33%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Career Opportunities Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Career Opportunities Center often compared to?
Career Opportunities Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Project Search by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Career Opportunities Center?
The graduation rate of Career Opportunities Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Career Opportunities Center?
13 students attend Career Opportunities Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Career Opportunities Center students are White, and 38% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Opportunities Center?
Career Opportunities Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Career Opportunities Center offer ?
Career Opportunities Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Opportunities Center part of?
Career Opportunities Center is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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