How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Academy for Business and Technology | Ridge Park Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Melvindale, Michigan | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 495 | 493 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Academy for Business and Technology | Ridge Park Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,679 | $14,525 |
| Federal Revenue | 30.4% | 18.1% |
| State Revenue | 65.2% | 68.2% |
| Local Revenue | 4.4% | 13.7% |
Academy for Business and Technology
Federal State Local
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Academy for Business and Technology | Ridge Park Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.8% | 9.5% |
| African American | 80.4% | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% | 15.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.1% | 83.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Academy for Business and Technology | Ridge Park Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 274.5:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 62.5% | 31.8% |
School Types
Academy for Business and Technology
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.