Career Connections Academy vs WAY South Haven
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career Connections Academy
Wayland · Public high · Grades 9–12
37 students
WAY South Haven
South Haven · Public high · Grades 8–12
44 students
| Measure | Career Connections Academy Wayland, Michigan | WAY South Haven South Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 37 | 44 |
| Enrollment | 37 | 44 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 1.4 | 4.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Wayland | South Haven |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WAY South Haven scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 30.5).
- •Career Connections Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 54.5%).
- •Career Connections Academy does better on students per teacher (1.4 vs 4.4).
- •WAY South Haven is the larger school with 44 students compared with 37.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Career Connections Academy better than WAY South Haven?
On the Success Index (US), WAY South Haven ranks higher (49.9 vs 30.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Career Connections Academy and WAY South Haven?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Wayland and South Haven in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Connections Academy: 37. WAY South Haven: 44. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Connections Academy and WAY South Haven rank in Michigan?
Career Connections Academy is unranked and WAY South Haven is unranked among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).