Enrollment
231
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Business and Technology High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy for Business and Technology High School
Academy for Business and Technology High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Melvindale, Michigan, enrolling 231 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.4% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 68 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 231 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Academy for Business and Technology, also runs Academy for Business and Technology Elementary (256 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Business and Technology High School compares
Academy for Business and Technology High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy for Business and Technology, which includes Academy for Business and Technology High School.
$13,068
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.4%
State 65.2%
Federal 30.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Melvindale on the city page.
Is Academy for Business and Technology High School a good school?
Academy for Business and Technology High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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