- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melvindale, MI
Academy for Business and Technology High School
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Business and Technology High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260016601035Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Business and Technology High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Melvindale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Business and Technology High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Business and Technology High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Melvindale, MI.
School address
District: Academy for Business and Technology · Michigan
NCES ID 260016601035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Academy for Business and Technology High School shrank from 258 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 260016601035 · Melvindale, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
231 enr · 12.8:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy for Business and Technology Elementary (256 students)
Academy for Business and Technology High School shrank from 258 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Academy for Business and Technology High School compares
Academy for Business and Technology High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 72% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Academy for Business and Technology High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Academy for Business and Technology reports $13,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Business and Technology High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Business and Technology Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Business and Technology High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Business and Technology High School
How many students attend Academy for Business and Technology High School?
Academy for Business and Technology High School has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melvindale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Business and Technology High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Business and Technology High School is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Business and Technology High School?
93.4% of students at Academy for Business and Technology High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Business and Technology High School?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Business and Technology High School is African American at 90.9% of enrollment, in Melvindale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Business and Technology High School?
Academy for Business and Technology High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Business and Technology High School rank among public schools in Melvindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Business and Technology High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Melvindale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Academy for Business and Technology?
Besides Academy for Business and Technology High School, Academy for Business and Technology also operates Academy for Business and Technology Elementary (256 students). See the Academy for Business and Technology district page for the complete list.