How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Academy for Business and Technology High School | Melvindale High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Melvindale, MI | Melvindale, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 231 | 982 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 23.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.4% | 75.9% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Academy for Business and Technology High School | Melvindale High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,679 | $15,992 |
| District | Academy for Business and Technology | Melvindale Northern Allen Park Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Academy for Business and Technology High School | Melvindale High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.7% | 59.6% |
| African American | 90.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 28.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 0.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Academy for Business and Technology High School | Melvindale High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 8 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 282:1 | 327:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.9% | 45.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 206 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.