Academy for Business and Technology High School in Melvindale, MI

At a glance

Reported students

231

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19.7

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

45th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

243.5

Academy for Business and Technology High School: 231 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

11.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 282
Teachers (FTE): 17
Student–teacher ratio: 16.6:1

What the reported data says about Academy for Business and Technology High School

Academy for Business and Technology High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Melvindale. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Academy for Business and Technology. NCES reports 231 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (90.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Academy for Business and Technology High School

1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.8%
Students with disabilities: 14.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 98.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White1.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Black90.9%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Academy for Business and Technology Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

256 reported students

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Public schools near Academy for Business and Technology High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Melvindale High School High · Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools	09–12	982	0.3 mi
Lincoln Park High School High · Lincoln Park School District of the City of	09–12	1,384	2 mi
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy High · Dearborn Heights School District #7	09–12	42	2.2 mi
Edsel Ford High School High · Dearborn City School District	09–12	1,502	2.2 mi
Allen Park High School High · Allen Park Public Schools	09–12	1,133	2.3 mi
Annapolis High School High · Dearborn Heights School District #7	09–12	682	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Business and Technology High School

What grades does Academy for Business and Technology High School serve?

Academy for Business and Technology High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Academy for Business and Technology.

How many students attend Academy for Business and Technology High School?

Academy for Business and Technology High School reported 231 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 282 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy for Business and Technology High School?

The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 231 students and 19.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Academy for Business and Technology High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Academy for Business and Technology High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Academy for Business and Technology High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

98.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Academy for Business and Technology High School in?

Academy for Business and Technology High School is part of Academy for Business and Technology, based in Melvindale, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Academy for Business and Technology High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Melvindale High School (0.3 mi), Lincoln Park High School (2 mi), Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.